Scientific Method Review

What variable goes on the Y-axis of a graph?

When you conduct an experiment, is the independent variable the cause or effect?

What would be the best title for this graph?

What type of data is this?: "There are eight dark blue marbles."

What type of data is this?: "The roses smelled terrible, like a jar of moldy peanut butter."

Why are constants important in an experiment?

Writing a Conclusion- Step 2: Explain if the hypothesis was ___________________.

A teacher is curious if giving students money will improve grades. What will the IV be?

Writing a Conclusion- Step 3: Provide ______ to support your claim.

Writing a Conclusion- Step 1: _______ your hypothesis as it was originally written.

A student is testing how brushing your teeth affects the # of cavities you have. What's the DV?

Writing a Conclusion - Step 5: What __________ ________ could you make to this experiment?

The Scientific Method is a cycle that takes many pathways to loop back to which part?

To see how tire size effects the speed of the car, name 2 constants you would need.

An organized plan used for gathering, organizing and communicating results of an experiment.

Well-tested explanation for an observation or a hypothesis that's been supported several times.

šA student is testing how time spent listening to an iPod affects your hearing. What's the IV?

What type of data is this: "The teachers' lounge is 48 meters away."

Writing a Conclusion- Step 4: Explain any _________that could have affected your data.

"When the Independent Variable in an experiment is left under normal circumstances."