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100
"Why are hummingbirds attracted more to the color red in their nectar than other colors?" is an example of what part of the Scientific Method?
What is the question?
100
This variable is the one that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.
What is the independent variable?
100
This observation or data is one that can be measured, counted, or contains a number.
What is a quantitative observation?
100
This is the part of the Scientific Method when you observe something and want to know why it happens or what will happen.
What is the question?
200
"I notice that hummingbirds are more attracted to red nectar than any other color" is an example of what step in the Scientific Method?
What is an observation?
200
This is the variable that is actually the outcome that you are looking for in the experiment.
What is the dependent variable?
200
This observation or data describes the color, feel, odor, taste, or sound of something in an experiment.
What is qualitative data?
200
This is the step of the Scientific Method where the scientist compares the results of the experiment to his or her prediction and decides if he or she was correct.
What is the analysis?
200
This is the part of the Scientific Method where you would look up information that has already been studied on your question or observation. You could look on the Internet, in a scientific magazine, or a study.
What is research?
300
"If I use red, yellow, green, and blue food coloring in different hummingbird feeders, then they will be more attracted to the red nectar." is an example of what step in the Scientific Method?
What is the hypothesis?
300
This is the variable that must remain the same for all test subjects or items in the experiment.
What is the constant or control variable?
300
This is an illustration or picture of data that is collected and displayed in an experiment that is easily read.
What is a graph?
300
The effect of fertilizer on two plants is studied. What would a logical guess of a constant variable in this experiment?
What is water, sunlight, soil, type of plant, etc.?
300
If you notice that glass is smoother than sandpaper, is this qualitative data or quantitative data?
What is qualitative data?
400
"I measured the amount of hummingbird nectar left behind by the hummingbirds every day for one week and recorded the information. I also took pictures of the feeders every day." is an example of what step in the Scientific Method?
What is data collection?
400
You are testing whether plants grow better under green light, yellow light, or red light. After you 1 month you measure the heights of the plants. Since you are measuring height, what type of variable is the height of the plant: independent, dependent, or constant?
What is dependent variable?
400
This type of graph best shows change over time.
What is a line graph?
400
This is the logical explanation of an observation.
What is an inference?
400
"If the plants are watered less, then they will grow less" is an example of what step of the Scientific Method?
What is the hypothesis?
500
"My hypothesis was supported and correct: Hummingbirds are more attracted to red nectar than yellow, green, and blue nectar." is an example of what step in the Scientific Method?
What is the conclusion or report?
500
You are testing whether plants grow better under green light, yellow light, or red light. After you 1 month you measure the heights of the plants. Describe which is the independent variable: the color of the lights or the heights of the plants?
What is the color of the lights?
500
This type of graph best shows comparisons between two or more different test subjects (like plants, chemical reactions, etc.).
What is a bar graph?
500
This is the logical step-by-step process that you would follow in an experiment. (Hint: It begins with the letter P.)
What is the Procedure?
500
What is the name of the detailed list of items you would need to perform an experiment?
What is the Materials List?