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Random trivia
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What format do we prefer hypothesis to be stated in?
“If...then...because”
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Which axis does the independent variable belong to on a good graph?
X axis
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Which variable is present in the first portion of a hypothesis?
Independent - I for I!
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Once a scientist completes an experiment should they repeat using the exact same materials?
Yes! repeatability!
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Are sharks mammals?
No! Sharks are a type of fish.
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What step of the scientific method is represented in the following: Does increasing percentage of hydrogen peroxide increase reaction rate of catalase?
Observe and Question
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True or False: Hypothesis can be proven
False
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Hypothesis are always framed as a _______, as opposed to a question
Statement
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How does temperature affect the growth of mold? Temp. A = 50 degrees Temp B = 60 degrees and Temp. C = 70 degrees.
Temperature is which variable?
Independent variable
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Why do birds fly south for the winter?
To find the food they need, birds will migrate.
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What step of the scientific method is represented in the following: The enzyme catalase reacts faster in 3% hydrogen peroxide compared to less percentages.
Communicate Results
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True or False: the Dependent variable is the result of the experiment that we measure
True
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What is one of the most important parts of the "Observation and Question" portion of the scientific method?
Background Research
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What is the Scientific Method?
It is a way to solve problems
Answer questions
A method that can be used across all disciplines and areas of study to figure something out
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Why is the sky blue?
The way the sun’s light travels through the atmosphere makes the sky look blue.
Colors travel in waves. blue light has a much shorter wavelength. Shorter wavelengths, bump into the gas molecules and scatter in different directions.
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What are the first four steps of the scientific method in order?
Observe and Question
Suggest a Hypothesis
Generate a Prediction
Test the Prediction
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We look for ____________ explained by data shown in Tables and Graphs
Patterns
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What are the two groups called while performing an experiment?
Control and Experimental
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What are the three types of variables?
Independent, Dependent, and Constant
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How do flies walk on the ceiling?
A fly has foot pads that are covered in tacky glue.
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Identify the independent and dependent variable; If the percentage of hydrogen peroxide increases then the catalase enzyme reaction will occur more frequently because of the increased concentration of substrate
IV - concentration of hydrogen peroxide
DV - reaction frequency
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DAILY DOUBLE: What do we accept/reject/modify?
Hypothesis or prediction (must have both!)
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What part of a good graph is this picture missing?
Units or Title, both are missing
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Which question would be the best high level scientific question?
A) Who made the first microscope?
B) Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?
C) How many giraffes live in Africa?
D) How long ago did dinosaurs live on the Earth?
B) Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?
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This tool is used for looking at micro-organisms (small things)
microscope