Scientific Method
The goal of the scientific method is to answer a ________.
scientific question/problem
What is an observation?
An observation is something we know to be true because it can be sensed or measured.
What are the two most important variables in an experiment called?
independent and dependent variables
FALSE; the goal is for future generations to be able to use them!
What are the three words in EVERY hypothesis?
If, then, because
Qualitative and quantitative data are examples of what?
Observations
What does the acronym "DRY MIX" stand for?
Manipulated, Independent, X-axis
Which type of sustainability is this?
"using our natural resources responsibly and in a way that does not risk our use of being able to use them in the future"
True or False: A hypothesis must be testable.
What is an inference?
Something we BELIEVE to be true because of our observations.
The ______________ variable is changed by the scientist, whereas the _________________ variable is what is measured or observed in an experiment.
independent; dependent
What type of sustainability is this?
"ability of society to persistently achieve a good social well being"
social sustainability
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Ask a question
Is the following statement qualitative or quantitative?
There are 14 pencils at Ms. Liley's desk.
Quantitative
If I watch a show with other people, then I will laugh more. What is the dependent variable?
Amount of laughing
What kind of sustainability is this?
"business or country acts responsibly and efficiently in order to sustain its profit"
Name the six steps to the scientific method (IN ORDER)
Ask a question, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze results, conclusion
What is the difference between a constant and a control?
A constant is a variable we keep the same for every trial.
A control, or control group, does not receive treatment (the independent variable).
If I talk in the hallway then I will get in more trouble. What is the independent variable?
Talking in the hallway
Relate what happened in The Lorax to the idea of 'Tragedy of the Commons'
Points for a good answer.