This is a prediction that can be tested through an experiment, usually in an If..., then statement.
What is a hypothesis?
100
Two sets of plants. One is watered, and one is not. What type of variable is the water?
Independent variable
100
An experiment with only one manipulated or independent variable.
What is a fair test.
100
The marbles are round, smooth, and shiny. What type of observation is this?
What is a qualitative observation?
100
Da'Janae wants to know the average pulse of his class. Which step of the scientific method is this?
Asking a question
200
The process we use to find answers to questions about the world around us.
What is the scientific method?
200
You have decided to test different brands or microwave popcorn to see which brand give you the most popped corn. What is the dependent variable?
What is popped corn.
200
It seems that the man is injured. Inference or Observation?
Inference.
200
Jessica wants to create a graph showing what percentage of her classmates like The Weekend. What type of graph should she use?
What is a pie graph (or pie chart)?
200
Natalie thinks, "If plants are given 8mL of water and sunshine daily, then they will have the best growing conditions." What step of the scientific method is this?
Writing a hypothesis
300
The variable that we purposefully change in an experiment.
What is the independent variable?
300
In your bubble gum blowing experiment, you kept the person blowing the bubble and ruler the same. What do you call these parts of the experiment?
What are controls?
300
Another name for independent variable.
What is manipulated or changed.
300
What is a characteristic of a fair scientific experiment
What is a having only 1 independent or changed variable at a time?
300
Jesus wants to know more about Newton's Law. He goes to the library to research and decides to make a procedure where he can test out Newton's Law. What step of the scientific method is this?
The "research and create an experiment" steps
400
This is the variable that is measured in an experiment.
What is the dependent variable?
400
There are two types of fuel poured into the same car to see which one works best. What type of variable is the fuel?
Independent variable
400
The correct way to write a hypothesis?
What is an "If, Then" statement.
400
What is the final step of the scientific method?
Communicate your results!
400
Andy creates a poster board with his project results to show at the science fair. What step of the scientific method is this?
The "communicate your results" step.
500
These are parts of an experiment that we keep the same to make sure that the test is fair.
What are controls?
500
Two different colored cans are placed in the sun and the temperature is recorded. What type of variable is the temperature of the cans?
Dependent variable
500
Josue walks in late to class. Is this an observation or an inference?
What is an observation.
500
Name at least three things that should be on all graphs.
What is:
a title
labels
data
a legend or key
x-axis and y-axis
table
500
What are the 6 steps of the scientific method?
What is:
Ask a question
develop a hypothesis
research/conduct an experiment
analyze data
draw a conclusion
communicate your results