Scientific Method
Vocabulary Check
Science in the Ocean
Variables
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100

What is the first step in the scientific method?

What is Observation / What is Ask a Question

100

A testable statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment

What is Hypothesis

100

In an experiment measuring how sunlight affects algae growth, what is the dependent variable?

What is Algae Growth

100

What are the two types of variables stated in a hypothesis?

What is Independent and Dependent.

100
Which step of the scientific method is missing: Question Formulate a Hypothesis ______________ Observe and Record Analyze Results Share the Results
What is Experiment.
200
What step of the scientific method do you test your hypothesis?
What is Experiment.
200

The factor you change in an experiment

What is Independent Variable

200

In a fish tank pH experiment, what is one controlled variable?

What is: Water Temperature, Tank Size, Fish Species, etc.

200
What is the responding variable or factor that may or may not change due to manipulation?
What is Dependent Variable.
200
In which step of the scientific method do you use your information to draw conclusions about your experiment?
What is Analyze Results.
300

Which step involves making an educated guess about the outcome?

What is Observe and Record.

300

Data that describes qualities, such as color or texture

What is Qualitative Data

300

If you are studying how fertilizer affects seagrass height, what is the independent variable?

What is Amount/Type of Fertilizer

300
What is the term we use to describe the manipulated variable or factor that the experimenter intentionally changes?
What is Independent Variable.
300
The ________________ involves a series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence.
What is Scientific Method.
400

If your results don't match your hypothesis, what should you do?

What is Share Results.

400

An explanation support by a large amount of evidence from many experiments

What is Scientific Theory

400

Why are controlled variables important in an experiment?

What is To Ensure Only the Independent Variable is Affecting the Results

400
In an experiment what are the variables that are not being studied that are held constant so that they do not influence the experimental outcome called?
What is Control.
400

Why is repeating an experiment important in marine science research?

What is To Confirm the Results are Reliable and Reduces Error

500

List all six steps of the scientific method.

What is 1. Observation 2. Question 3. Hypothesis 4. Experiment 5. Analyze Data 6. Conclusion

500

A group in an experiment that does not receive the tested variable

What is Control Group

500

In a study of salinity's effect on oyster survival, what is the dependent variable?

What is Oyster Survival Rate

500

A scientist tests how water temperature affects coral skeleton growth. What is the independent variable?

What is Water Temperature

500

Which tool would a marine scientist use to measure salinity?

What is Hydrometer or Refractometer
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