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S1 - Scientific Method
S1 - Scientific Method
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BIO.1.a, BIO.1.b, BIO.1.c, BIO.1.d
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What is considered the "cause" of an experiment? It is the thing changed on purpose.
Control
Dependent Variable (DV)
Constant
Independent Variable (IV)
2
Which of these is a quaNtitative observation?
The dog is panting.
The dog is eighty pounds.
The dog is dirty.
The dog is brown.
3
In conclusion, which macromolecule produces the longest energy source?
lipid
can't be determined
Carbohydrates
protein
4
What is considered the "effect" of an experiment? It is the measured effect.
Control
Dependent Variable (DV)
Independent Variable (IV)
Constant
5
What would be a CONSTANT in this experiment?
type of plant
plant height
yellow light
color of light
6
What does this tool (graduated cylinder) measure?
Mass
volume
temperature
length
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Inference vs. Observation: Which of the following is an inference?
The animal has a tail.
The animal is friendly
The animal is quite small.
The animal's fur is shiny.
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A hypothesis is a _____ of the outcome of the experiment.
mistake
observation
prediction
conclusion
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Catherine is testing which soil will help grow the tallest grass. What is the independent variable (IV)?
Water
Height of grass
Light
Type of soil
10
Hana does an experiment to test the effect of sugar substitutes on yeast growth. What is the IV?
Type of sugar substitute
Yeast growth
11
Which of these is a qualitative observation?
The ball is 180g.
The ball is 10cm in diameter.
The ball is colored with yellow dye #40.
The ball has 88 stitches.
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What is the most precise measurement?
12 L
5 L
20 mL
11 mL
13
Al is setting up an experiment to test the effect of music on plant growth. What control should he use as a comparison?
A plant that gets random music.
A plant that gets 6 types of music.
6 plants that each get 1 different type of music.
A plant that gets NO music and grows naturally
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The dependent variable is the thing you ____ in an experiment.
Measure
Change
Manipulate
Keep the same
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The independent variable is the one thing you ____ in an experiment.
Keep the same
Change
Respond to
Measure
16
Which is an example of a constant in this experiment?
plant height
change in pH
no light
Amount of light (8 hours per day)
17
A study was done to test the energy level of different macromolecules overtime. What is the IV?
types of macromolecule
energy level
time
hunger
18
Which of the following statements is an example of a good hypothesis?
Water is good for plants.
Pepsi is better than Coke.
If lights are on, then I will take longer to fall asleep.
Students like lollipops.
