Scientific Processes

Multiple Choice

Is the following a testable question? *Does it meet the criteria

How will leaving a gummy bear in vinegar or water change the way that the bear looks?

• This question is testable.

• This question is not testable

​Is the following a testable question? *Does it meet the criteria

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How will leaving a gummy bear in vinegar or water change the way that the bear looks?

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The question is testable because...

1. It was specific

2. It can be tested changing only 1 variable

3. The results can be observed​

Multiple Choice

Is the following a testable question? *Does it meet the criteria

How does the affect of predators affect animal behavior?

• This question is testable.

• This question is not testable

​Is the following a testable question? *Does it meet the criteria

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How does the affect of predators affect animal behavior?

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The question is not testable because...

1. It is not specific

2. Because it is not specific I can not identify a variable to change

Open Ended

How would you rewrite this question to make it a testable question?

"How does the affect of predators affect animal behavior?"

Open Ended

Write a hypothesis for the following question:

"How does changing the slope of the ramp effect how far a marble travels?"

Multiple Choice

If you were to conduct an experiment to answer the question

"How does changing the slope of the ramp effect how far a marble travels?"

what would be the independent variable?

• The size & weight of the marble

• The slope of the ramp

• The distance the marble travels

Multiple Choice

If you were to conduct an experiment to answer the question

"How does changing the slope of the ramp effect how far a marble travels?"

what would be the dependent variable?

• The size & weight of the marble

• The slope of the ramp

• The distance the marble travels

Multiple Choice

If you were to conduct an experiment to answer the question

"How does changing the slope of the ramp effect how far a marble travels?"

what would be the controlled variable?

• The size & weight of the marble

• The slope of the ramp

• The distance the marble travels