The Scientific Method
Why is the Scientific Method important?
It is a universal way to test and share the results of a scientific experiment.(answers may vary)
Define Variable
The one factor or item being tested in an experiment.
The process by which an organism keeps internal conditions fairly constant is called Spontaneous Generation
False - Homeostasis
A triple-beam balance
Metric
In the Levels of Organization, the smallest category are the molecules. What is the largest?
Biosphere
The first step to the Scientific Method is to pose a
Question
What was the variable being tested in our Bubble Lab?
Brands of dish soap
Diameter of the bubble
A Controlled Experiment is a procedure that changes only one variable at a time and keeps the others constant.
True
A measuring cup
Not
A group of organisms of one type of animal that lives in the same area are called a ___________________
Population
The second step of the Scientific Method is to form an educated guess (also known as ____________________)
Hypothesis
The variable that is changed is called the independent variable/dependent variable
Independent Variable
in a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed is called the Responding variable
False - Manipulated
A ruler with mm
Metric
The process in which two cells from different parents unite to produce the first cell of a new organism is called __________________ reproduction.
Sexual
Prior to conducting the experiment, it is important to gather ___________________.
Data
The factor being measured is the independent variable/dependent variable
Dependent Variable
The chemical reactions by which an organism builds up or breaks down the materials needed for life is Homeostasis.
False - Metabolism
A ruller with inches
Not
The statement "the bubble is 7 inches long" is a qualitative or quantitative observation?
Quantitative
During and after the experiment, it is important to record the ________________________
Results
The variables that stay the same are called the
Constants
A Light microscope produces images by focusing beams of electrons.
A thermometer with *F and *C
Both
The statement "The bubble is shiny" is a qualitative or quantitative observation.
Qualitative