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Scientific Method and Variables
Scientific Method and Variables
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The first step in the Scientific method is ______ which is to see something happen.
inference
experiment
hypothesis
observation
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If I do 30 push-ups a day, then I will get bigger muscles because ... What is indep. variable?
get bigger muscles
do 30 push-ups a day
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When you look at the results/info from an experiment, it is called ____
hypothesizing
communicating
none of the above
analyzing
4
A _______ must be testable
observation
hypothesis
conclusion
inference
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The conclusion of an experiment is to ____
say why you were wrong
to sum up your results and see if hypothesis was correct
say why you were correct
to tell everyone what you did
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Which is the variable being observed or measured in an experiment?
Independent variable
Control
Dependent variable
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An educated guess or assumption is also referred to as?
Theory
Observation
Hypothesis
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Which of the following is the variable that is the one that we compare to as the "normal"?
Dependent
Constant
Independent
Control
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If I eat more chocolate, then I will be more hyper because... What is the dependent variable?
eat more chocolate
be more hyper
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Which variable is the one that we change in an experiment?
Control
Independent variable
Dependent variable
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Scientific hypotheses are most often tested by the process of
experimenting
communicating
inferring
analyzing data
12
A scientist noticed that in acidic pond water some salamanders had curved spines. This is .....
a theory
an observation
a control
a hypothesis
13
If I water a plant with salt water, then the height will decrease because ... What is D.V.?
the height will decrease
water a plant with salt water
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A hypothesis is
a definite answer to a given problem.
an inference statement that leads to an experiment
A proven statement
A concluding statement
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Once you make an observation, you form a testable _____
observation
question
analysis of data
conclusion
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Which variables are the one that we keep the same ?
control
dependent
independent
constant
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Scientists usually design experiments
all of the above
with a good idea of the expected experimental results
in order to develop new laboratory procedures
based on wild guesses
18
Which is the correct way to write a hypothesis?
none of the above
If ...then....because...
I think ....
When you ....
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Scientists usually design experiments
based on wild guesses.
based on observations and inferences
All of the above
in order to develop new laboratory tools.
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If I listen to rap, then I will cuss more because... What is Indep. Variable?
cuss more
listen to rap
