Sci. Method 1
Sci. Method 2
Observations
Graphing
Surprise
100
What are the two types of variables stated in a hypothesis?
What is the independent and the dependent variable?
100
Putting my plant in the closet will decrease it's chance of living. What is wrong with this hypothesis?
It is not in "If"..."then" format.
100
Two types of observations
What are qualitative and quantitative observations?
100
The horizontal axis
What is the x-axis?
100
The vertical axis
What is the y-axis?
200
The basis for determining what data to collect when designing an experiment.
What is a hypothesis?
200
What step of the scientific method do you predict a possible answer to a problem or question?
What is hypothesis?
200
This type of observation is measurable.
What is quantitative observation?
200
The axis that the independent variable is on
What is the X-axis?
200
The axis that the dependent variable is on
What is the Y-axis?
300
The responding variable, the data you collect.
What is the dependent variable?
300
If you drink more milk, will you get stronger bones?
State a good hypothesis for this question.
If you increase the amount of milk you drink, then you will increase the strength of your bones.
300
This type of observation involves using your senses to describe.
What is qualitative observation?
300
What are independent and dependent variables on this graph?
Independant - Temperature
Dependent - Altitude
300
What should researchers do to improve the validity of their experiment?
Repeat the experiment
OR
Increase sample size.
400
The variable that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.
What is the independent variable?
400
The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment.
What is the control group?
400
Blue, rough, metal are all examples of which type of observation?
What is qualitative observation?
400
Unless this is a point in the data table, you should NEVER do this... (2 things)
- Connect to the origin (0,0)
- Extend the line past the data point
400
How many independent variables are used in each experiment?
ONE ONLY!
500
State the independent and dependent variables in the following experiment:
If you increase the number of times you practice shooting free-throws, then you will increase your chances of making a basket every time.
Independent - practice shooting free throws
Dependent - making baskets
500
What is the relationship between the control group and the experimental group?
They should be identical in all respects except for one. (The one variable that is changed)
500
The object is 4ft long with 24 buttons is an example of which type of observation?
What is quantitative observation?
500
What is the relationship between temperature and altitude shown in this graph?
As temperature increases, altitude decreases
500
In an appropriately designed experiment, a scientist is able to test the effect of..
What is a single variable?