Question and Hypothesis
True or false? The hypothesis is the third step in the scientific method.
True
Name two examples of written research sources.
textbooks
encyclopedias
dictionaries
True or false? Experimentation comes directly after researching.
False.
_____ must be restated in the conclusion.
Name all six steps of the scientific method
Question
Research
Hypothesis
Procedure
Data
Conclusion
Create a hypothesis for the following question:
What is the effect of temperature on the melting rate of ice cream?
If the temperature increases, then the melting rate of the ice cream would also increase.
What is the term for scientific concepts that are relevant to your project?
scientific principles
True or false? The dependent variable directly impacts the independent variable.
False.
Which type of graph is best used to describe John’s height over the span of five years?
A. Line graph
B. Bar graph
C. Pie chart
A. line graph
True or false? A platypus is a mammal.
True
Name the standard question and hypothesis format.
What is the effect of ____ on ___?
If ____, then ____.
Name one scientific principle for the following question:
What is the effect of different materials on the melting rate of ice?
melting rate
insulation
temperature
Which of the following is NOT part of the metric system?
A. Millimeters
B. Yards
C. Kilograms
D. Centimeters
B. Yards
Name three pieces of qualitative data you can observe from a cat.
has fur
has a tail
color?
Which natural phenomena is measured by the Richter Scale?
earthquake
Edit this statement to the correct question format:
Running at different speeds can impact heart rate.
What is the effect of running speed on heart rate?
Name three items in the research checklist for determining good research sources.
Credible?
Current?
Unbiased facts?
Associated citations?
Easily accessible?
What is the term for the group of the independent variable that is not subjected to the dependent variable?
control group
John is making a chart of how he spends the hours in the day. What type would he use?
A. line graph
B. bar graph
C. pie chart
C. pie chart
Which planet has the longest day?
A. Earth
B. Jupiter
C. Pluto
D. Venus
D. Venus
Name two guidelines for choosing a valid question
3 pieces of written info
measurability
do you have the materials?
Name two scientific principles that pertain to the following question:
What is the effect of different soils on tomato plant growth?
Photosynthesis
Nutrients
Minerals
Soil fertility
Identify four constants within this experiment:
What is the effect of the brand of bread on molding rate?
Amount of bread
Testing time
Temperature
Location
Which data method is used to measure the following question:
What is the effect of the amount of air in a basketball on how high it can bounce?
Quantitative
How many brains does an octopus have?