Scientific Method, Variables, Control, Measurement

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Identify the dependent variable in the experiment where Mr. S. sets up a test to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.

Back

distance traveled by the ball

Front

In an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp, identify the constant: distance traveled by the ball, height of the ramp, mass of the ball, weight of the ball.

Back

height of the ramp

Front

Identify the dependent variable in Mr. S.'s experiment on dog training: amount of times the dog follows the command, type of reward, praise, type of dog.

Back

amount of times the dog follows the command

Front

What is Mr. S.'s control trial in his dog training experiment?

Back

trials done with praise

Front

Mr. S. uses a new spray cleaner to remove the green slime left by students on the tables. Identify the control trial.

Back

test with the old cleaner

Front

Mr. S. uses a new spray cleaner to remove the green slime left by students on the tables. Identify the independent variable.

Back

the new cleaner

Front

Identify the dependent variable in Mr. S.'s decision to give extra credit for attending extra help review: extra points for attending extra help, extra points for attending extra help, number of students attending extra help, student scores.

Back

number of students attending extra help

Front

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

Back

scientific method

Front

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

Back

conclusion

Front

Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best hypothesis.

Back

If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.