Scientific Method Test

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

Does the amount of water in a pot affect how fast it boils? What is the independent variable?

Which type of ball rolls down a 3-foot ramp the fastest? What is the independent variable?

"If I fertilize my plants, then they will blossom longer". What is this?

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Observations that deal with numbers or amount

Which type of ball rolls down a 3-foot ramp the fastest? Which is a controlled variable?

The cup had a mass of 454 grams. What type of observation?

In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs?

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller. what is this an example of?

She could hear birds chirping in the morning. What type of observation?

The factor being measured in an experiment

When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are

Observations that deal with descriptions

The sidewalk is 100 meters long. What type of observation?

Tim is taller than Ryan. What type of observation?

Group that does not receive special treatment or what is being tested and is used to compare the other groups

All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair

Does the mass of a ball affect the distance it rolls off a ramp. Which is a controlled variable?

Does the mass of a ball affect the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?

Making a statement about what will happen

Does deflating a ball affect its ability to bounce? What is deflating a ball?

The cookie has two cracks. What type of observation?

Grouping together items that are alike or that have shared characteristics is

A possible explanation to answer a scientific question

How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels? Which type of variable?

Which type of ball rolls down a 3-foot ramp the fastest? What is the dependent variable?

Your friend gets home from the beach. She has a sunburn so she must have forgotten to put on sunscreen. What skill?

If I study, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

Using observations and knowledge to come up with a conclusion

This variable is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

Does the amount of water in a pot affect how fast it boils? What is the dependent variable?

How does increasing the slope of a ramp affect how far a marble travels? Which type of variable is increasing the slope?

Which hypothesis is written correctly?

Milk is left out on the counter overnight. You think that the milk will be spoiled. What skills is being used?

The group that is being tested is called