Experimental Design

Front

The parts of the experiment that must be kept the same.

Back

Constants

Front

In Maya's experiment on lima bean seed growth, what variable should be CHANGED? Options: the amount of water, the kind of plant, the type of soil, the amount of sunlight it gets.

Back

the amount of water

Front

What is the independent variable in Esther's insulation experiment?

Back

The type of insulation

Front

How many variables should you change in an experiment?

Back

only 1

Front

The type of variable that responds to the experiment and is what you measure or count to determine if your hypothesis is true.

Back

Dependent

Front

What is the control group in Thomas's plant growth experiment with water, soda, milk, and no liquid?

Back

the one with no liquid

Front

What is the factor that an experimenter changes on purpose?

Back

Independent Variable

Front

In this graph, what is the independent variable? Options: Population, Day, Species

Back

Day

Front

Using the picture, identify the control group: Trial 1, Trial 2, Trial 3.

Back

Trial 1

Front

What makes a good scientific question?

Back

The question can be answered by doing an experiment.