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Scientific Method. Measurement, Unit conversions review
Scientific Method. Measurement, Unit conversions review
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Look at the poster again. What is the
independent
variable?
Burning rate of the candles
Candle brand
The flame
Color of the candles
2
After you form your hypothesis, then...
Form a different hypothesis
Do experiment/ collect data
Analyze results
Check your work
3
Which variable is the
one thing
that is changed by the researcher in a controlled experiment?
Independent variable
None of the above
Dependent variable
Controlled variable
4
A
prediction
of the results that is written as an
if/then/because
statement is a:
Guess
Results
Question
Hypothesis
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Different variations of the same independent variable are called:
Control
Sample size
Comparison
Trials
6
What is the SI unit for weight?
Newton
pound
gram
kilogram
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You have your question - what's next?
Make a hypothesis
Start collecting data
Gather materials
Do research/ make observations
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The first step of the scientific method is, usually, to:
Make a hypothesis
Ask a question
Collect data
Do research
9
What is the correct order of prefixes, when converting units in the metric system?
There is no correct order
Deci, centi, base, milli, deka, kilo, hecta
micro, nano, pinto
Kilo, Hecta, Deka, base, deci, centi, milli
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After analyzing your data, what step of the scientific method, generally, follows?
Analyze the results
Check your work/share your results
Fix your mistakes
Ask another question
11
How can you make sure that you get reliable and accurate data?
Assume you're right, because you're awesome & everyone should believe you
Change your methods throughout testing
Replicate the experiment/ have a large enough sample size
Change the data if it seems wrong
12
How many millimeters is in 1 meter?
10
800
9
1000
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What things are kept the same in a controlled experiment?
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Constants
None of them
14
You've collected your data - what do you do with it?
Analyze results/draw conclusions
Ask another question
Ask an expert
Check your work
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What characterizes a good
controlled
experiment?
All variables are kept the same
Results are due to trial and error testing
Many variables are being tested under different conditions
All the variables are kept the same except for one
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Look at the poster. Based on this research question, what is the dependent variable?
Color of the candles
The flame
Burning rate of the Candles
Candle brand
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What is the SI unit for mass?
mililliter
decagram
kilogram
gram
18
What is the SI unit for time?
minute
hour
second
day
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You know the question, have done some research and made some observations, NOW you can ...
Do research
Form your hypothesis
Analysis/draw conclusions
Collect data
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Which variable is the thing that is
measured or observed
in a controlled experiment?
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Controlled variable
None of these
