Experimental Design Doodle Notes PPT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a testable question?

• How do the number of thorns affect how many animals eat from a blackberry bush?

• Why do blackberry bushes have thorns?

• What color are blackberry bushes?

• Are blackberry bushes important?

Open Ended

What makes a question testable or untestable in a scientific investigation?

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​the DEPENDent variable
DEPENDS on the
independent variable

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements describe an independent (manipulated) variable in an experiment?

• The variable the scientist changes

• The variable the scientist measures

• The type of fertilizer used

• The height of the mushrooms

Open Ended

Why is it important to keep constants the same in a controlled experiment?

Multiple Select

Based on the experiment with the jars and fruit, which of the following were kept constant?

• Type of fruit used

• Number of flies added to the flask

• Time allowed for the experiment

• Size of the jar

Multiple Choice

What are the constants in an experiment?

• The variables that are changed during the experiment

• The variables that are measured as a result

• The factors that remain the same throughout the experiment

• The results obtained at the end of the experiment

Open Ended

What is an experimental control?

Multiple Choice

In the soccer ball experiment, which ball acts as the control?

• 8.0 PSI ball

• 12.0 PSI ball

• 16.0 PSI ball

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following practices help make an experiment fair and valid?

• Precise and accurate measurements

• Repeated trials

• Detailed notes

• Changing variables frequently

Multiple Choice

Which step of the scientific method involves making a prediction about the outcome of your experiment?

• Research

• Plan

• Hypothesize

• Analyze Data

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps in the scientific method?

• Collect Data

• Draw Conclusions

• Communicate Results

• Formulate Laws

Open Ended

List and briefly describe any three steps of the scientific method.

Multiple Choice

What should a scientist do if the results of an experiment are not conclusive?

• Ignore the results and move on

• Re-plan the procedure and experiment again

• Change the hypothesis to fit the results

• Publish the inconclusive results

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a testable question in science?

• A question that can be answered by changing and measuring variables.

• A question that only asks for opinions.

• A question with no possible answer.

• A question that is based on personal beliefs.

Open Ended

What are the components of a fair, controlled experiment?