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Mr. McKinley's Scientific Method
Mr. McKinley's Scientific Method
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The variable that responds to the change. It's the result that you are expecting to happen.
dependent variable
independent variable
2
Experiments often test multiple variables.
False
True
3
If my experiment works, what do I do?
record data
quit
ask an expert
do it again to make sure you get the same results
4
Which word means an idea or conclusion based on observations?
conclusion
inference
observation
data
5
What type of data is very descriptive using adjectives and adverbs?
qualitative data
quantitative data
6
Place in sequence: A)
Calculating averages
; B) T
esting a Prediction
; C)
Identify problem
B, C, A
A, C, B
A, B, C
C, B, A
7
Observations use your 5 senses to gain information to answer questions and gather data.
False
True
8
A hypothesis is written as an "if...then" statement.
True
False
9
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
Riding a bike or walking
How fast you get to school
10
What is a part of an experiment that can be changed?
control
constant
variable
11
What do you do if your experiment does not work out the way you planned?
throw it away
ask someone for help
do it again
give up
12
What is the Scientific Method?
The study of dinosaurs digesting their food.
A way to explore observations and answer questions.
A scientific way to design a graph
A method for designing a product to sell.
13
In an experiment, what is the one part that does change?
duplicate
variable
change
error
14
What word means a graph or represents scientific information gathered?
observation
data
inference
line
15
Sight is the only one of the 5 senses that a researcher uses while making observations.
False
True
16
An experiment wants to determine the temp. at which beans sprout the fastest, What's the
IV
?
The number of beans you plant
The amount of water you give the beans
The height of the sprouts you grow
The temperature at which each bean is kept
17
Which of the following is a
testable
prediction
?
Ice cream is delicious
A plant needs at least 5 hours of sunlight per day to grow
Roses are more beautiful than violets
Humans will someday land on Mars
18
A __________ summarizes and evaluates your results at the end of an experiment.
hypothesis
conclusion
observation
data
19
What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
research
ask a question
define the terms
draw a conclusion
20
Why is the sliced cheese in the fridge all moldy? This is a/an......?
Conclusion
Problem
Prediction
Results
21
The variable in an experiment that purposefully changed by the experimenter. It's the thing you are testing.
independent variable
dependent variable
22
You should identify questions for further investigation in an experiment.
False
True
23
In an experiment, what is the part that does not change?
change
experimental group
item
control group
24
Which word means information collected by using research?
inference
opinion
observation
data
25
All the variables or factors that remain the same during an experiment are variables.
False
True
26
Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best hypothesis.
If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water.
tails
Tails will hold more drops of water.
heads
27
You should always do repeated trials or experimental repetitions in an experiment to ensure accurate results.
False
True
28
What type of data uses numbers?
quantitative data
qualitattive data
29
A DV is a factor that changes because of procedures conducted on the IV.
True
False
30
After asking a question and defining a problem, what do we do next in the Scientific Method?
collect data
conduct an experiment
research
draw a conclusion
31
In an experiment, what is the part that does
not
change?
duplicate
variable
constant
error
32
Which of the following is an example of a well-stated hypothesis?
July is the seventh month of the year.
What will happen if I mix baking soda and vinegar?
If I add salt to ice cubes, then they will melt faster.
Where does snow come from?
33
What happens if you test a
prediction
many times and the
data
doesn't support
your
prediction
?
experiment again until you get the results you like
Conclude that your hypothesis cannot be proven
Re-think your hypothesis
Change the data to support your prediction
34
What is the final step in the Scientific Method?
ask questions
report your findings
record data
ask an expert
35
After researching, what do we do?
observe
record data
make a graph
form a hypothesis that includes a prediction
36
Dependent variable means
what is being measured
educated guess
the scientist controls what to test
ask a question
37
A procedure carried out to help us observe and study our surrounding.
observation
data
steps
scientific investigation
38
Which word means information collected by using our 5 senses?
conclusion
observation
data
inference
39
As the experimenter
changes
the independent
variable
, the
change
in the
dependent variable
is observed and recorded.
False
True
40
If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?
Reading or not reading carefully
Likelihood of a correct answer
