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Steps in the Process
Qualitative/Quantitative/Inference
Data Analysis
Independent/Dependent/Constant
Miscellaneous
100
The first step in the scientific method is?
'State the Problem'
100
Is the following statement a qualitative/quantitative observation or an inference?: It took Mark six minutes to run a mile.
Quantitative
100
If I need to display data that was collected over time, which type of graph should I use?
Line
100
How does tire pressure affect a car's gas mileage? What is the independent variable?
Tire Pressure
100
What three keywords must be included in a hypothesis?
If, then, because
200
After conducting an experiment and recording data, a scientist should do what next?
Analyze the Data
200
Is the following statement a qualitative/quantitative observation or an inference?: The apple on the right was a darker shade of red than the one on the left.
Qualitative
200
How many times must a scientist conduct an experiment in order to validate their data?
Three times
200
How does the amount of salt in my recipe affect the dish's taste? What is the dependent variable?
The dish's taste
200
Is this a strong hypothesis statement? The bees will prefer red roses.
No
300
After stating a problem, but before forming a hypothesis, a scientist should...
Conduct Research
300
Is the following statement a qualitative/quantitative observation or an inference?: The spilled soda made the desk sticky.
Inference
300
In the data I've collected the highest measurement is 17cm, my graph must include, at least, what number?
18
300
If I increase the amount of caffeine I drink in the morning, then I will be more energetic in the afternoon, because caffeine keeps one alert and awake. What is the independent variable in this hypothesis?
The amount of caffeine consumed
300
How many independent variables should there be in an experiment?
ONE!
400
During what step of the scientific method do you test your hypothesis?
Conduct the Experiment
400
Is the following statement a qualitative/quantitative observation or an inference?: The bag contained 125 red marbles.
Quantitative
400
Why is it important to use definitional operations?
So that others can recreate your experiment with the same measurements
400
In one trial I added 10mg of salt of my noodles and let them cook for ten minutes; in the second trial, I added 15mg of salt to my noodles and let them cook for ten minutes; I had three different people sample the noodles. What is a constant in this experiment?
The amount of time the noodles were cooked - 10 minutes
400
The steps you follow in order to perform an experiment are called the?
Procedure
500
During which stage of the scientific method do you decide whether or not your hypothesis has been supported?
The conclusion
500
Is the following statement a qualitative/quantitative observation or an inference?: The three blown carburetors, which appear to be darker than the others, are likely causing the engine problems.
Qualitative & Inference
500
What is Mr. Dixon's birthday?
February 21st
500
If I subject my pineapple tree to three hours of sun a day, then the pineapples will be more tart, because the additional sun exposure will decrease the amount of sugar in the fruit. What is the independent variable? What is the dependent variable?
Independent: The amount of sun exposure Dependent: The tartness of the fruit
500
Something that you must make sure is the same in different trials of an experiment is called a?
Constant