Variables
Create Hypothesis
Steps of S. Method
Data
Surprise Q
100

Identify the IV 

The light makes the plant grow taller.

light

100

Will feeding my dog only wet food rot his teeth?

If I feed my dog wet food, his teeth will rot out.

100

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Asking a Question.

100

Describe Qualitative data and give examples.

Data that is observed by the senses such as shiny, dull, tastes sweet or sour, etc.
100
Explain the difference between causation and correlation.

Causation is when one variable directly affects the other variable.  Correlation is when two things happen at the same time and one does not cause the other.

200

Identify the DV

The light makes the plant grow taller

Plant growth

200

Is it harmful to feed cat foods to dogs on a daily basis?

If dogs are fed cat food on a daily basis, they will get sick.

200

Why would you need to collect data before analyzing it?

If you don't have the data, it cannot be evaluated for what it represents.  Collecting data must occur before analysis.

200

Describe quantitative data and give examples.

Quantitative data is data that is actually measured such as height, weight, distance etc.

200

What is a theory?

When a hypothesis is tested by many people and the results come out the same.

300

This is the variable that has an affect on the other.

Independent variable

300
Will following directions in class help me get my work done faster?
Following directions in class will help me get my work done faster.
300

Explain why it is important to be as specific as possible in writing out procedures (steps) when doing an experiment?

The next person who performs the experiment must be able to duplicate it exactly so that the results can be compared.

300

Watching the movement from a hole in a bottle is what type of data?

Qualitative

300
Explain anecdotal evidence.

A single person has an experience or opinion and believe it is true with out evidence to support their claim.

400

This is the variable that changes due to the affect of the manipulated variable

Dependent Variable

400

Will placing a piece of bred in a container of cookies keep them soft?

Placing a piece of bread in a container will keep the cookies soft.

400

Provide two examples of when the scientific method can be used in everyday life.

When looking for a cell phone, working on experiments in class, when trying to determine if providing a service in the community is needed, etc.

400

The distance a ball rolls and is measured in feet is what type of data?

Quantitative data

500

Name two variables remained constant in the Ant tunnel experiment?

food, number of ants, soil, temperature
500
Will listening to music at night help me fall asleep faster?

Listening to music at night will not help me fall asleep faster.

500

What are the steps in the scientific method in order?

Ask a question, form a hypothesis, test hypothesis, collect data, analyze data and conclude.