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Week 0: Scientific Method
Week 0: Scientific Method
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What is the independent variable?
the variable that is the same
the variable that is being measured
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What is the dependent variable?
the variable that is the same
the variable that is being measured
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How do you know that your problem or question is valid?
It needs to be a problem that has a yes or no answer
It needs to be a problem that has a number answer.
The problem must be testable with an experiment
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What is the control group?
the group results
the group that is used as a comparison
the group that changes
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How many controls can you have in an experiment?
only 1
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as many as you like
3
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What are the three kinds of variables that you need to identify in your experiments?
idea, dependent, and identical variables
independent, controlled, and dependent variables
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Why is it important to carefully write down your instructions in step by step order?
so you get a good grade
to win the science fair
so you and others can repeat the experiment to check results
to prove your hypothesis correct
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What is the first step in completing the scientific method?
form a conclusion
form a hypothesis
make observations and ask questions
experiment
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When is a hypothesis created?
Before observations and research are done.
Before the experiment is created and performed.
After the experiment is performed.
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How many independent variables can you have during an experiment?
as many as you like
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only 1
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