Scientific Method
Scientific Method II
Scientific Method III
Variables
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100

The Italian scientist who helped to develop the Scientific Method ?

Who is Galileo.

100

What is received by the non-control group during a double-blind test.

What is a new medicine?

100

Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

Which step of the scientific method is this?




What is hypothesis?

100
What are the two types of variables stated in a hypothesis?
What is Independent and Dependent.
100
Which step of the scientific method is missing: Question Formulate a Hypothesis ______________ Observe and Record Analyze Results Share the Results
What is Experiment.
200

The step of the scientific method where you review your data.

What is Analysis?

200

The fake pill or medicine taken by members of a control group.

What is a placebo?

200

Mr. Williams used a taste test to determine which soft drink would be the favorite.

Which step of the scientific method is this?

What is the conclusion?

200
What is the responding variable or factor that may or may not change due to manipulation?
What is Dependent Variable.
200
In which step of the scientific method do you use your information to draw conclusions about your experiment?
What is Analyze Results.
300

In a controlled experiment, scientists investigate a single variable. (True or False)

True

300

Doing research and forming a hypothesis is the first steps of the scientific method.  T/F

FALSE

300

Bankston read about growing plants in water.  He wanted to know how plants could grow without soil.

Which step of the scientific method is this?

What is 'Recognize a problem'?

300
What is the term we use to describe the manipulated variable or factor that the experimenter intentionally changes?
What is Independent Variable.
300
The ________________ involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.
What is Scientific Method.
400
In which step of the scientific method do you present your experiment, observations and conclusions to others?
What is Share Results.
400

What is a part of any well-written hypothesis.

What is 'If' & 'Then'?

400

I wonder if you smoke more cigarettes, will you have a better chance of getting lung cancer? State a good hypothesis for this question.

Which step of the scientific method is this?

What is 'Recognize a problem'?

400
In an experiment what are the variables that are not being studied that are held constant so that they do not influence the experimental outcome called?
What is Control.
400
List the independent and dependent variables in the following hypothesis. If soil temperatures rise, then plant growth will increase.
What is...Independent-soil temperatures, Dependent-plant growth.
500
List all six steps of the scientific method.
What is Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observe and Record, Analyze Results, Share Results.
500

The series of steps scientists use to answer questions and investigate problems.

What is the Scientific Method?

500

Mr. Baker grew bacteria from the mouth on special plates in the lab.  He placed drops of different mouthwashes on bacteria on each plate.

Which step of the scientific method is this?

What is Experiment or 'Test the hypothesis'?

500
Find the independent and dependent variables in the following experiment: If you increase the number of times you practice shooting free-throws, then you will increase your chances of making a basket every time.
What is Independent- practice shooting free throws, Dependent- making baskets.
500
Thinking about the hypothesis: If soil temperatures rise, then plant growth will increase. What might a control in this experiment be?
What is... using the same potting soil, making sure both plants have an equal amount of light etc.
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