What is the constant variable

the variable that the stays the same

What is an Independent Variable?

The variable you test by changing it

A line graph is _______________________________.

a graph showing change over time data.

Which of the following questions is testable in a scientific investigation?

Are cats more active at night than during the day?

What is a hypothesis?

What you predict will happen in the experiment

Science Safety includes

following the teacher's directions

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TES 4.1 Scientific Method

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Review of Scientific Method

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1
What is the constant variable
none of the above
the variable that the stays the same
the variable that scientist changes
what happens as a result
2
The termites had six legs - what type of observation is this?
qualitative
quantitative
3
(True or False): A hypothesis is made before an observation has taken place.
True
False
4
The dependent variable is the.....
Stays the same
Changed by the scientist
Is known before the experiment
Results
5
Scientific tools help you
analyze your data.
measure temperature.
All the above
gather information.
6
Qualitative observations are
words only
sometimes words and numbers
numbers only
words and numbers
7
What is an Independent Variable?
The results/what you measure
The variable you test by changing it
Something you hold constant in the experiment
Something you could change but don't
8
The first step of the scientific method involves
performing an experiment
forming a hypothesis
making observations
predicting the result of an experiment
9
A graduated cylinder measures the amount of _____________________ .
nothing
liquid
solid
gas
10
In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs
making a hypothesis
communicate results
asking questions
analyze data
11
Bar graphs...
Show me the money
Show percentages or parts of a whole
Show change over time
Show comparisons
12
What tool is used to measure the boiling point of water?
spring scale
pan balance
beaker
thermometer
13
What is the independent variable?
Number of cars sold
Money earned
14
A line graph is _______________________________.
a graph showing change over time data.
a display of data using bars of different heights.
15
Which of the following questions is testable in a scientific investigation?
Are dogs better pets than cats?
Are dogs happy when they are walked?
Are cats more active at night than during the day?
Are cats easier to take care of than dogs?
16
What is a hypothesis?
What you predict will happen in the experiment
The results you get from the experiment
What you learn in an experiment
The equipment you use in the experiment
17
What is the dependent variable?
1
30
Number of Sit Ups
Time
18
What is the quantitative observation?
The green pokemon has cat eyes.
There are 4 pokemon.
Brock has a green backpack on.
Piccachu has red cheeks.
19
Look at this picture, what is a scientific observation?
The horse has a foal
The horse has 4 legs
Her name is Sally
This is a dog
20
What do rulers help you do?
measures time
measures volume of objects
measures mass of objects
measure length of objects
21
Which of the following scientific tools can be used to test if matter is magnetic?
Magnet
Wire Gauze
Beaker
Safety Goggles
22
Science Safety includes
placing all hot items on the teacher's desk
sharing snacks with your teammates
tasting items before using in an experiment
following the teacher's directions
23
A hypothesis must be...
observed
experimental
testable
proven correct
24
Which step of the scientific method do you determine if your hypothesis was right or wrong?
Conclusion
Observation
Experiment
Replicate experiment
25
Descriptions that include numbers that are often made using scientific tools.
quantitative observations
qualitative observations
inferences
results

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