Scientific Method Flashcard Review

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What is a statement about what you think the outcome of an experiment will be called?

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hypothesis

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Can hypotheses be written as questions?

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False

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment relating hours studied to quiz grades?

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quiz grades

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Independent variable in: A student wants to find out if they will grow more if they eat more vegetables.

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the amount of vegetables eaten

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A way to collect data using your senses (such as color and emotional state) is called

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observation

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State the general relationship between mowing time and total cost for mowing based on the graph.

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The longer you mow, the more money you make.

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The factors in an experiment that must remain the same in order to isolate the independent variable.

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control

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What is a good hypothesis for the question: "Does playing violent video games lead to higher blood pressure?"

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If you play violent video games, then you will have higher blood pressure because you get stressed.

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What is the purpose of the scientific method?

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To solve problems and create experiments

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Which section of the pie chart represents the students with red hair? Options: A (red), B (green), C (blue), D (purple)

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D (purple)