The process of trying the world around us by asking and answering questions can be best described as
Science
100
The variable that is changed between trials at the beginning of an experiment is called (cause)
Independent variable
200
pseudo means
fake or false
200
Distinguish means
To set apart from something else.
200
What step follows "formulate a hypothesis"
Test hypothesis (with an experiment)
200
Explain why "Is one direction is the greatest band ever?" is not a good scientific question?
Because opinions are not testable.
200
Explain the difference between the independent variable and a dependent variable
IV = cause DV = effect
300
Someone who is described as malicious could be described as
Bad, as in wanting to harm others
300
Explain the difference between variables and controls
Variables are what may change between trials, controls are what should be kept the same between trials.
300
List the first 6 steps of the scientific method, in order (7th step is "communicate results")
1 question (or problem), 2 research 3 make hypothesis 4 test hypothesis 5 analyze results 6 draw conclusions
300
List the 3 parts of a good scientific question
1. about facts 2 testable 3. Can be supported OR rejected by evidence
300
A student waters two tomato seeds, one with tap water and another with orange Gatorade. He wants to know if the orange Gatorade will alter the color of the tomato plants. What is the IV and DV?
IV- Gatorade vs water
DV color of the plant (or color of tomato)
400
Define control group
Normal/basic set of conditions; Trial that is needed to compare other trials to in order to measure change in results.
400
If a hypothesis is NOT supported by evidence and the scientific question has NOT been answered, the next step is
Form a new hypothesis (sometimes it is do research, then new hypothesis)