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Basic scientific method for Biology
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1
The volcano exploded because of the pressure that built up inside of it.
This is an observation.
This is an inference.
2
John tests whether his rap skills are the best in school. Why would you not trust his results?
He is not a scientist
He hates country music
He controlled too much
He is biased
3
What is the difference between the experimental group and the control group
The experimental group get the IV done on them
The experimental group is independent
The experimental group gets results
The experimental group is larger
4
The relationship between the amount of light and plant growth. This would be a good....
Independent variable
Hypothesis
Dependent variable
Title for a graph
5
A control group helps an experiment because it give the scientist
More work
None of the above
A group to compare experimental results to
More participants
6
What is the first thing you do if you are in the lab and you break something?
Get the fire extinguisher
Scream
Pull the chemical shower
Tell the instructor
7
The effect of amount of light on plant growth. What is the IV?
Plant growth
Amount of Light
The type of plant
The amount of Soil
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A good hypothesis must
be written as a question
All the above
Be based on opinions
Be testable with an experiment
9
The e is upside down and backwards.
This is an observation.
This is an inference.
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The dependent variable is the.....
Stays the same
Results or the data collected
Changed by the scientist
Is known before the experiment
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How is a constant different than the dependent variable?
Constants are the outcome.
Constants are what the scientist is testing.
Constants are the same as dependent variables.
Constants are the same for all of the groups.
12
This is when you state whether your hypothesis was correct, your errors, and what you do next.
Graph
Procedure
Problem
Conclusion
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This is the type of graph that requires a key
A bar graph
All graphs require a key
A multi-line graph
A line graph
14
True or False: Only people with degrees in science can conduct experiments.
False
True
15
Select the correctly written hypothesis
If you treat dogs well, then they will be friendly.
Dogs are friendly
If you train dogs more they might be better.
What happens if you train dogs?
16
We use our senses and instruments to make observations.
False
True
17
If an experiment
cannot
be repeated by other people or scientists then it's
Reliable
Perfect
a good experiment
Not reliable
18
All of these need to be part of any graph you create EXCEPT
A title
Labeled axis with units
Equal intervals
Colors
19
What do you need in order to begin the scientific method?
Tools
A degree
A problem/question
Hands
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What is the independent variable
When you hold something constant
The variable being tested and changed
The variable measured
The outcome
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Roosevelt football team wants to know if protein shakes makes you stronger. What's the DV here?
The age of players
Player Strength
The coach
Shakes
