Scientific Method
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Curious question
Define an independent variable.
A variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure
What force pulls objects towards the earth?
Gravity
What is the function of a dissection?
Dissections are primarily used to study the internal structures and relationships of organisms, both plants and animals
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Amanda
What is the step that follows experiment in the scientific method?
Analyze the data
Define a dependent variable.
A variable is considered dependent if it depends on an independent variable.
Who formulated the laws of motion gravitation?
Isaac Newton
Which branch of science studies the chemical elements that make up matter and compounds?
Chemistry
I am a twin.
Matthew
If... then...
Fill in the blank: Experiments are used to determine a _______ and _______ between two variables.
Cause and effect
What is density?
The ratio of mass to volume, or its mass concentration.
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
Who am I?
Hot glue and I don't get along.
Joe
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
A hypothesis becomes a theory when it has been proven to be true by experiment.
How many variables can be changed in an experiment?
1
Which newtons law does a newton's cradle demonstrate?
Newton's third Law, or every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Explain how the biological process of sweating works to cool people down.
As sweat is secreted onto the skin, it evaporates, taking heat with it and cooling the body down.
Who am I?
I like reading Chinese novels.
Emma
Explain the use of peer review in the scientific process.
Peer review is the process where experts assess the quality of work by other experts in the same field. It's a quality control mechanism, mainly in academic publishing, where it helps determine if a work is suitable for publication and identifies areas for improvement.
Explain the use of a control control group in an experiment.
A control group is a standard for comparison in an experiment that establishes a baseline or reference point to assess the impact of the variable being tested in the experimental group.
Fill in the blank: physics is the science of ______
Matter
Name the main process in which plants get energy.
Photosynthesis.
Who are we?
We run the summer academy program.
Dr. Chen and Mr. Haynes