Scientific Method
A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions is called
A) problem
B) experiment
C) hypothesis
D) observation
Scientific Method
When a scientist shares her findings with other scientists, she is
A) analyzing data
B) making a hypothesis
C) experimenting
D) communicating or sharing results
D) communicating or sharing results
What is the 1st step of the scientific method?
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The information (evidence) gathered from observations and experimentation is known as:
Data
Scientists are the only individuals who use the scientific method
True or False
False - WE ALL USE IT
Which variable is the one that YOU manipulate or change in an experiment?
Independent variable
What is Scientific Inquiry?
Process used to study and ask questions about the natural world, forming testable hypothesis, collecting evidence and develop conclusions.
Which of the following hypotheses is written most correctly?
A) If a tennis ball is frozen, it won't bounce as high
B) If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high.
C) Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high.
D) If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high.
D) If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high.
Another word for Numerical Data and Measurements
A) Quantitative
B) Qualitative
A) Quantitative observations
Another word for descriptive or explains qualities/ characteristics.
A) Quantitative
B) Qualitative
B) Qualitative observations
An educated prediction is called
Hypothesis
What does evidence mean?
Proof, verification, corroboration
Gathering information by using your senses
Observation
We compare our experimental data by including a:
A) Control Group
B) Uncontrolled Group
C) Experimental Group
D) Observation Group
A) Control Group
Before you can form a hypothesis, you need to
State the problem or question
What do you do after you complete your experiment?
Analyze results/ data
Choose and answer: The foundation for any experimental process is
a. | read all the instructions very carefully. | c. | Labeling Materials. |
b. | Thorough Research with Credible Sources. | d. | Creating Hypothesis. |
B - Thorough Research with Credible Sources
The variable that responds to a change in an experiment
Dependent variable
Different preservatives were tried in foods to determine which best stopped the growth of molds. What is the dependent variable?
B) Growth of Mold
What is a testable question?
A) Do ghosts exist?
B) Why is the color blue so calming?
C) Does exercise affect memory?
C) Does exercise affect memory?
A scientist conducted an experiment to determine how the amount of salt in a body of water affects the plants that can live in the water. In this experiment the independent variable is...
the amount of salt in the water
What is another word for an educated conclusion that is based off of observations or observations with an explanation.
Inference
The variable that represents the outcome or effect, that is measured in an experiment is called:
Dependent Variable
A hypothesis must be stated in a form that is
A) Correct
B) Measurable
C) Testable
C) Testable
What is the main focus of biology?
A) to study living organisms
B) to study the Earth's atmosphere
C) to study matter and energy
D) to study human behavior
A) to study living organisms