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Quick Review of the Scientific Method
Quick Review of the Scientific Method
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1
The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
Experimental variable
2
Which is the best scientific question?
Which smart phone is the best?
Which smart phone works very well?
Which smart phone has the most internal memory?
Which smart phone is the worst?
3
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
False
True
4
Does pipe material affect the temperature of flowing water? What is the dependent variable?
Water temperature
Diameter of the pipe
Pipe material
5
If I increase my vitamin C intake, then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable?
Amount of times you come in contact with germs
Amount of vitamin C
Number of colds
6
The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n) _____.
Conclusion
Experiment
Hypothesis
Inference
7
Information or observations collected during an experiment are called _____.
Conclusion
Data/Results
Problem
Hypothesis
8
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that birds make?
Interpreting data
Making observations
Drawing conclusions
Forming a hypothesis
9
Which of the following would make the results of an experiment more reliable?
Multiple variables
Repeated/Multiple trials
Change the hypothesis
Changing the procedure
10
The variable that is changed in an experiment is known as which of the following?
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Experimental variable
Controlled variable
11
If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?
Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
Batteries in the fridge getting cold
Batteries in the oven getting warm
12
The question that is being tested is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Data/Results
Problem
Experiment
13
The process of testing a hypothesis under controlled conditions is called a(n) _____.
Experiment
Conclusion
Observation
Data/Results
14
An educated guess or statement about what is going to happen is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Controlled Variable
Problem
Observation
15
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Type of floss
Number of cavities
Amount of flossing
16
Making an interpretation from an observation is called a(n) _____.
Controlled Variable
Hypothesis
Experiment
Inference
17
The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n) _____.
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
Independent Variable
18
If I put on stronger sunscreen, then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?
Time spent in the sunlight
Severity of sunburn
Strength of sunscreen
