Steps
Qualitative or Quantitative
Independent or Dependent
Vocab
Random Science
100
What is the first step of the scientific method?
What is observations
100
It is hot in this room
What is qualitative
100
I am studying how dress code affects school behavior. School behavior would be a(n) _____________________.
What is dependent variable
100
The condition that does not change during the experiment
What is constant
100
The most abundant element in the universe
What is hydrogen
200
How many types of observations are there? What are they?
What is 2. Qualitative and quantitative data
200
I bombed the test with a 58%
What is quantitative
200
In a study of how different fertilizers affect plant growth, fertilizers would be the _____________________.
What is independent variable
200
Using our senses to study the world, but may also involve other tools
What is observation
200
How many bones are there in the human body?
What is 206
300
What do we do with our information once the experiment is finished.
What is analyze the data.
300
There are lots of intelligent people in this school
What is qualitative
300
Scientists test the strength of three different spider's venom on mice. The spider species would be the _______________.
What is independent variable
300
A proposed answer for a scientific question
What is hypothesis
300
What is the name for the system containing the lungs?
What is respiratory system
400
What are the three variables associated with an experiment?
What is independent, dependent, and constant
400
The music is playing at 100 decibels
What is quantitative
400
I am testing the effect of light on plant growth. The height of the plant would be the _____________________.
What is dependent variable
400
A proposed explanation for a wide range of observations and results that are supported by evidence
What is theory
400
Pertaining to humans, this is the largest organ.
What is skin
500
What is the difference between a theory and a scientific law?
A theory can be changed while a scientific law cannot.
500
List one qualitative and one quantitative observation of this room.
What is (teachers discretion)
500
You design an experiment to find the best types of shampoo. Name two possible dependent variables from the experiment.
What is volume, moisture, color, shine, etc.
500
Compare and contrast independent and dependent variables
The independent variable is one that the experimenter can change, while the dependent variable depends on the independent variable. Both are important in determining where the hypothesis is significant or not.
500
The proper name for storm clouds
What is cumulonimbus