The Scientific Method/Conducting Experiments
Science and science experiments typically begin with this.
What is an observation or a question?
This is the structure we follow to create a hypothesis.
What is "if-then"?
This is the variable that is purposely changed.
What is independent variable?
This is the type of bias when you read something that aligns with your existing beliefs.
What is confirmation bias?
This is what we would have to tell Rapunzel if she was participating in the lab.
This is the testable statement that follows a specific "if-then" structure.
What is a hypothesis?
These two words should not be found in your hypothesis.
What are "I" and "you"?
This is the variable that stays the same.
What is a control/controlled variable/constant?
Determine if this is biased: You see a sponsored post on Instagram for a revolutionary new skincare line proven to magical erase acne.
What is biased?
This tool specifically helps us measure liquids.
What is a graduated cylinder?
These are the two groups within an experiment.
What are the control group and the experimental group?
This word is crucial to a hypothesis.
What is "may"?
This is the variable that is a result of the changed variable.
What is a dependent variable?
Determine if this is biased: You read an article from UGA about a new scientific discovery. It includes the scientists bio and credits different scientific literature with clickable links that lead to scientific journals.
What is not biased?
This tool is used for heating or mixing liquids. It has a cylindrical body, a flat base, and a wide mouth with a small spout to help you pour the liquid.
What is a beaker?
This is supported by considerable evidence after many, many repetitions of the experiement.
What is a scientific theory?
This is what you're testing in your hypothesis.
What is how two variable may be related?
This is how many variables get tested in an experiment.
What is one?
Name 3 factors that could make an article biased.
True or false: Prescription eye glasses are considered good enough eye protection for a lab involving chemicals.
False. You need to wear goggles when working with chemicals.
This is the reason that experiments must be repeated over and over again.
What is to make sure a valid conclusion can be drawn?
Create a hypothesis for the given scenario: Blue light blocking glasses may affect eye strain/eye fatigue.
(answers will vary)...
If blue light blocking glasses are related to eye strain, then wearing blue light blocking glasses may reduce eye strain when worn for extended periods of time.
Name the IV and the DV of this scientific question: Does temperature affect how much ice cream is consumed?
What is: temperature (IV) and amount of ice cream eaten (DV)?
Name 3 factors that could make an article truthful/unbiased
Describe what's wrong with this scenario: A student is rushing to finish their chemistry lab. They accidentally spill some acid on the desk, and decide to clean it up with a paper towel before leaving. In the next class. A student sits down at the desk and starts to have a reaction to the acid.
The student should have told their teacher about the spill so that it could be properly cleaned up.