Variables
What is a variable?
Something that changes in a test
Observation
How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant? What is the independent variable?
amount of light
What is Mrs. Taylor's favorite pizza flavor?
BBQ Chicken
The variable that you control or manipulate is
the independent variable
Using the internet, books, outside sources to gather information about your topic is known as
research
How does the size of a bicycle tire affect the distance it will travel when it is pedaled in a given number of times? What is the dependent variable?
Distance it will travel
What is Mrs. Taylor's favorite candy?
Twix
Something that does not change in a test. It is used to compare back to?
The Control
This part of the scientific method uses a procedure (list of steps)
Experiment
How does the length of a string affect the number of times a pendulum will swing back and forth in 10 seconds?
What is the independent variable?
length of the string
California
the responding variable - changes because of the other variable
Dependent variable
The final step of the scientific method that clarifies your question.
Conclusion
How will the amount of fertilizer used on a field affect the number of earthworms found there?
What is the dependent variable?
number of earthworms found there
How many years has Mrs. Taylor been teaching. (It's more than 10)
15 years
How does the distance from an eye chart affect the number of letters that are recognized on a line? What is the independent variable?
distance from the eye chart
What is the correct format for a hypothesis?
If..then..because
How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?
What is the dependent variable?
oyster population
What is Mrs. Taylor's children's Names?
Carter Maya