What is a Dependent Variable?
The Dependent Variable is the result (data); what is being measured
What is Repetition? What is replication?
Repetition is repeating something to obtain reliable results. Replication is making an exact copy. Making everything the same.
What is Qualititative Data?
Qualitative Data is data collected using observations and the five senses.
What is a Law? What is a Theory? (Both must be answered)
A Law is a rule that must be followed, and a Theory is a hypothesis based on evidence.
What is an Independent Variable?
The Independent Variable is the tested variable; what is being changed
What is Replication?
In Science, Replication is the act of creating an exact copy of an experiment to obtain the same results.
What is Quantitative Data?
Quantitative Data is data collected using measurements, or examining charts and graphs.
What is the difference between a Scientific Law and a Societal Law?
A Scientific Law is a law that applies to a certain field of science (physics, thermodynamics, etc.) that has been scientifically proven. A Societal Law is a law that has been agreed upon by a community, which should be followed.
Robbie is planting soybeans in orange juice, fertilized soil, and water to test their growth. What is the Dependent Variable?
The Dependent Variable is the plant's growth, as it is being measured.
Fill in the blank. _____ of General Relativity.
Theory
Emma is testing how the surface that liquid water is on will affect its evaporation. One cup of water is placed on a wooden table, and one cup of water is placed on a metal stool. What is the Independent Variable?
The Independent Variable is the surface the cup is placed on, because it is being changed and tested.
Fill in the blank. Newton's 3 _____ Motion.
Laws
Sam is testing how wind will affect the lifetime of a fire. One fire is being blown on by a fan, while the other fire is burning naturally. What is the Independent and Dependent Variable?
The Independent Variable is the wind, because it is being changed. The Dependent Variable is the fire's burn time, because it is being measured.
Daniel has a theory that chips in a vending machine are the first to go out of stock because people enjoy them. Is this a Scientific Theory? Why or Why not?
This is not a Scientific Theory because it cannot be tested or proven. This theory also is not backed by evidence because there could be several other reasons for chips to be out, and for people to be purchasing them.