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6th grade: Scientific method; variables, & graphs
6th grade: Scientific method; variables, & graphs
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dependent variable is what
what you manipulate
the factor that you purposefully change
what you are researching
change/outcome that occurs in response to the independent variable
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Make tables and graphs. Looks for patterns.
Organize and analyze.
Make a hypothesis
Collect and record data.
Explain your results
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the sample in an experiment in which the variables are kept at a base or constant level.
observation
control
hypothesis
inference
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the variable you observe/ measure during an experiment. it's your data; aka the outcome or responding variable.
independent variable
Dependent variable
research variable
control
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Quantitative or Qualitative? Number of eggs in a carton.
Quantitative
Qualitative
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Qualitative observations
describe what we observe
measure what we observe
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In a good experiment, you should have how many experimental variables?
As many as possible
1
3
4
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Which group in an experiment receives the change/treatment?
Control Group
Experimental Group
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How do you observe in the scientific method?
smell & taste
touch
eyes
your senses
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Quantitative observations
describe what we observe
measure what we observe
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What is a controlled variable?
The variable you hypothesize to experiment with
The variable you measure
A variable that does not change during experiment
A variable that does change during an experiment
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what is the independent variable?
the thing you're researching
all of the above
manipulated variale
the thing your testing
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Qualitative observations are the preferred type of observations in Science because they can be verified.
True
False
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Line graphs show
the difference in categories of data
density
change over time
how data is divided up
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What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
Time
Growth
Size
Population Size
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the only variable allowed to change during an experiment because it is what you are testing, manipulating, & researching
outcome variable
Dependent variable
control
independent variable
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What is the independent variable in this graph?
Year
Mobile Phone Sales
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Identify the dependent variable in this experiment.
The type of plant.
The height of the plant.
The type of soil.
The amount of sunlight.
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What is an independent variable?
Two or more conditions you change during an experiment
The one condition you leave the same in an experiment
The one condition you change on purpose during an experiment
The part of the experiment that is measured
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What appears to be the independent variable in this experiment?
the plant groups
the pH of the soil
the amount of sun that the plants get
the plant growth
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Variables that remain the same throughout the experiment are...
constants
elapsed time
quantitative data
independent variables
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In an experiment measuring plant height, which of the following could be controlled variables?
type of soil
amount of water
amount of sunlight
all of the above
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What is the independent variable in this graph?
Type of pet
Number of people
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The order of the Scientific Method is....
Ask a ?, Observe, Make Hypothesis, Do Experiment, Get Data, Conclusion
Observe, Ask a ?, Make Hypothesis, Do Experiment, Gather Data, Conclusion
Observe, ask ?, Make Hypothesis, Do Experiment, Conclusion, Gather Data
Ask a ?, Observe, Make Hypothesis, Gather Data, Do Experiment, Conclusion
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What is the group in an experiment that is exposed to changes?
Control Group
Experimental Group
Constant
Variable
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What are the relationships shown in this graph?
Inverse Linear
Inverse Non-linear
Direct Non-linear
Direct Linear
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A hypothesis must be ______________.
written in caps
1000 words and double spaced
a question
testable
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Group not affected by the independent variable in an experiment. Used for comparison purposes.
Experimental Groups
Control Group
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What do you call a factor in an experiment that does not change when other variables change?
observation
constant
variable
measurement
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Quantitative or Qualitative? taste of your pool water.
Quantitative
Qualitative
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Identify the independent variable in this experiment.
Amount of sunlight.
The type of soil.
The height of the flower.
The type of plant.
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In any experiment, the controlled variables are:
Variables that are kept the same
The variable you change
The variable you measure
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a way of learning about the natural world where factual knowledge is gained through exploration.
analyzing
classifying
observation
science
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final step of scientific method
theory
hypothesis
results & conclusions
modeling
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To be considered a fair test or controlled experiment, and experiment is designed to test only one variable at a time.
True
False
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3 Main Types of Graphs:
Dot, Line, Pie
Line, Bar, Pie
Vertical, Horizontal, Circle
Cross, XY, Bar
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The independent variable on a graph is placed on the
title
x axis
y axis
graph plane
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Group not affected by the independent variable in an experiment. Used for comparison purposes.
experimental group
control group
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How many independent variables can you have during an experiment?
only 1
as many as you like
0
3
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A hypothesis is a testable question that cannot be answered by a yes or a no. it guides your experiment. (DOUBLE POINTS)
True
False
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What is the scientific method?
Steps to success.
A formula.
A Secret.
Series of steps that scientists use to solve problems & answer questions.
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What you measure in the experiment and what is affected/responding during the experiment
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
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What exactly is a variable in an experiment
The step-by-step instructions for the experiment
The raw data collected
Any factor that can be controlled, changed, or measured
The location where research is accessed.
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A prediction about the outcome of an experiment.
Independent Variable
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Inference
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Graphs help a reader to read data quickly and see relationships between the elements.
False
True
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Any factor that can affect the outcome of an experiment.
quantitative
inference
observation
variable
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Graphs
Visually displays or shows how numbers/stuff compares.
Alphabetical listing of topics
used to identify parts of a diagram
gives additional interesting info about a topic
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I am also called a Responding Variable!!!
Constant Variable
Controlled Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
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Describe the dependent and independent variables on Barbara's graph and write an equation.
The independent variable, x, dependent variable, y
The independent variable, y, dependent variable, x
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Identify the dependent variable in the following hypothesis.
Amount of Calcium Chloride
Change in Viscosity
Amount of Water
Change in Temperature
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Tables and graphs are used to
All of the answer choices
make predictions
organize data
show trends
