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Basic scientific method for Biology
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What is the difference between the experimental group and the control group
The experimental group get the IV done on them
The experimental group gets results
The experimental group is independent
The experimental group is larger
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A control group helps an experiment because it give the scientist
More participants
A group to compare experimental results to
None of the above
More work
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This is when you state whether your hypothesis was correct, your errors, and what you do next.
Graph
Conclusion
Problem
Procedure
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A good hypothesis must
Be based in logical observations
All the above
Be testable
Make a prediction
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John tests whether his rap skills are the best in school. Why would you not trust his results?
He controlled too much
He is not a scientist
He hates country music
He is biased
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The dependent variable is the.....
Changed by the scientist
Results
Stays the same
Is known before the experiment
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If an experiment cannot be repeated by other people or scientists then it's
a good experiment
Reliable
Not reliable
Perfect
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What is the independent variable
The outcome
The variable being tested and changed
The variable measured
When you hold something constant
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Roosevelt football team wants to know protein shakes makes you stronger. What's the DV here?
Player Strength
The age of players
The coach
Shakes
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What do you need in order to begin the scientific method?
Hands
Tools
A degree
A problem/question
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True or False: Only people with degrees in science can conduct experiments.
False
True
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How is a control variable different than the dependent variable?
Control variables are the outcome.
Control variables are the same as dependent variables.
Control Variables remain constant.
Control variables are what the scientist is testing.
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The effect of amount of light on plant growth. What is the IV?
Amount of Light
Plant growth
The type of plant
The amount of Soil
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Which scenario would be the most credible and accurate?
Controlling variables and doing 100 trials
Controlling all variables and doing one trial
Not controlling variables and doing 100 trials
Not controlling variables and doing one trial.
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Select the correctly written hypothesis
What happens if you train dogs?
If you treat dogs well they will be friendly.
If you train dogs more they might be better.
Dogs are friendly
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The effect of the amount of light on plant growth. This would be a good....
Dependent variable
Hypothesis
Independent variable
Title for a graph
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The purpose of a procedure is to....
Show others the steps you took to do the experiment.
Keep other people from copying
Make sure that the participants know exactly what's happenin
Make you do more writing
