A scientist is trying to discover a cure for the Ebola virus. After several consistent test results that support the researcher's hypothesis, what step of the scientific method will be reached.
Conclusion
Jake from state farm wears kaki's. is this an observation or inference?
observation
I think that students not being allowed to use cell phones during class causes their grades to be higher. what is the dependent variable?
higher grades.
A researcher repeats his experiment several times to ensure consistency and accuracy.
repetition
What type of evidence is based on observation and experimentation?
Empirical Evidence
My dog is constantly breaking out in bad skin blisters. The vet thinks it may be caused by bacteria that cannot be fought due to an autoimmune disorder and wants to do a skin biopsy to confirm this hypothesis. what step is this?
experimentation
Ms. Di Marco's favorite flowers are sunflowers. Is this an observation or inference?
Inference
I'm curious if the breed of dog at the dog park has an effect on how many tennis balls they chase before becoming tired and stopping. What has to be a constant/control variable?
The age of the dog.
Another scientist does your experiment to test for validity.
Replication
What is anecdotal evidence?
A personal account that has no factual basis.
I think that students are more attentive when they sis in the front half of the room. What kind of statement is this within the scientific method?
hypothesis
A black belt knows more about karate then a white belt. is this statement an observation or an inference?
inference.
my son's taekwondo instructor wants to test if students who come to class more than twice a week yell louder when they punch something. what is the independent variable?
how many times a week the student comes to class.
what is necessary when testing for accuracy and consistency of an experiment.
repetition and replication
The lowest temperature recorded in Florida in 2018 was 17 degrees Fahrenheit is an example of what type of evidence?
Logical evidence
"I wish I could find time to sleep more." What step of the scientific process is expressed in this statement?
Present a problem/ask a question.
my snake Nigiri is red, my dog Marley is black and my cat Figaro is grey and white.
Observation
How many independent variables can exist in any given experiment?
only one.
you do your experiment 5 times
repetition
what is also known as the outcome variable?
Dependent variable
Ive just completed my experiment several times but it does not agree with my hypothesis. what do i do now?
reexamine my hypothesis.
My son passed out as soon as he got in the car so he must have been super tired.
Inference.
Why are control variables necessary?
to ensure that the dependent variable is solely a result of the manipulated independent variable and not extraneous factors.
you do my experiment to see if your results are the same.
replication
what is also known as the manipulated variable?
Independent variable