Experimental Design Flashcard

Front

What is the independent variable in Susie's experiment where group A is not exposed to the sun, and group B is exposed to the sun?

Back

Group Choice

Front

Lauren's flower experiment: Identify the independent and dependent variables. Options: Location and Growth, Water and Soil, Pot and Soil, Location and Water.

Back

Location and Growth

Front

The independent variable is what the scientist changes

Back

True

Front

The dependent variable is what the scientist is measuring

Back

True

Front

Lauren's experiment: Which location is best for growing flowers? (Balcony, Kitchen, Closet)

Back

Plants

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

A hypothesis is an educated guess

Front

Mr. Smith set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.

Back

Distance traveled by the ball

Front

What is the experimental group in an experiment to find out how the height from which a ball is dropped affects how high it bounces?

Back

The ball

Front

What is the INDEPENDENT variable in an experiment testing which types of paper airplane goes furthest?

Back

The type of paper airplane

Front

What is the Independent variable in the effect of gasoline type on car speed?

Back

Type of gas