An independent variable is

the one thing that is changed on purpose

What is the dependent variable?

the time it takes to finish maze

What is the correct order of the scientific method?

Question,hypothesis,experi, collect/analyze data,conclusion

What is the difference between and investigation and an experiment?

An experiment has a variable that is being controlled

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1
The steps of the scientific method..
must always be used in the same order.
always results in the development of a theory.
must all be used in every scientific investigation.
often start with a question.
2
When collecting data, we use the metric system of measurement.
True
False
3
Which of these is considered an observation?
The toy truck weighs 10 grams
The rock is smooth and brown
Most people have blue eyes
The best brand of soap is Dawn
4
An independent variable is
measuring the outcome
a special prediction or educated guess
things you keep the same
the one thing that is changed on purpose
5
Which of the following tools would you use to measure mass?
Pound
Liter
Inches
Kilograms
6
Hypothesis means educated guess?
False
True
7
Which unit would you use to measure mass?
pound
kilogram
millimeter
liter
8
What is the dependent variable?
amount of food
type of food
the time it takes to finish maze
type of fish
9
What is the correct order of the scientific method?
Question,hypothesis,experi, collect/analyze data,conclusion
Experiment, test 3 times,conclusion approve or refuse hypoth
Question, test, collect data, and conclusion
Hypothesis, experiment, conclusion
10
What is the independent variable?
amount of TV the baby watched
how much sleep Mr. Ponticelli lost watching the baby.
how many times baby woke
why the baby woke
11
Which of these is not a testable hypothesis?
How high will a plant grow with no sunlight?
Does temperature affect how long water stays in a bowl?
How far did the object travel in 30 minutes?
Did a wizard curse my brother?
12
Why is it important for scientists to follow the Scientific Method?
so data is accurate
learn new things and discover facts
All of the above
So other scientists can repeat the experiment
13
Which scientific tool measures volume?
Thermometer
Measuring Cup
Balance
Spring Scale
14
What is the difference between and investigation and an experiment?
An experiment has a variable that is being controlled
One is done in the field and the other in a lab
An investigation has a variable that is being controlled
There is no difference, both words are used interchangeably
15
Which scientific tool would you use to observe bugs?
balance
graduated cylinder
hand lens
metric ruler
16
We use models in science to
help visualize a concept
all of the above
help communicate ideas
help understand how things work
17
True or False: Do you use your five senses to make a hypothesis?
False
True
18
A hypothesis must be testable. Which hypothesis is testable?
Dogs make the best pet
Fall is the best season
Red is the best color
Dogs can run faster than cats
19
What is a dependent variable?
the things you change on purpose
the things that are the same
what you are measuring
an educated guess

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