Scientific Method Spongebob Quiz

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  "Under the Sea" with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was controlled?

• The Song
• The Reed
• The Applause

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing "Under the Sea" with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

• The Song
• The Reed
• The Applause

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing "Under the Sea" with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the dependent variable?

• The Song
• The Reed
• The Applause

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing "Under the Sea" with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
The data collected supports which of the following questions that Squidward could have tested?

• What music is most popular?
• Which instrument does the audience like best?
• Which reed length creates the best sound?
• How do applause affect performance?

Mr. Krab is trying a new money making scheme.  On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on colored buns.  He usually averages 25 customers per day.  On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers. 
What was the control?

• The customers 
• The crabby patty
• The colored buns
• The number of customers

Mr. Krab is trying a new money making scheme.  On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on colored buns.  He usually averages 25 customers per day.  On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers. 
What was the dependent variable?

• The customers 
• The crabby patty
• The colored buns
• The number of customers

Mr. Krab is trying a new money making scheme.  On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on colored buns.  He usually averages 25 customers per day.  On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers. 
What was the independent variable?

• The customers 
• The crabby patty
• The colored buns
• The number of customers

Mr. Krab is trying a new money making scheme.  On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on colored buns.  He usually averages 25 customers per day.  On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers. 
Which of the following is a possible conclusion?

• Customers liked blue patties best.
• The colored patties did not increase sales.
• The colored patties increased sales.
• Will colored patties improve sales?

Mr. Krab wants to know his average customers during the week.  Monday = 30 customers, Tuesday = 27 customers, Wednesday = 25, Thursday = 26, and Friday = 37

• 145 customers
• 30 customers
• 29 customers
• Too many to count

Kids love this show!  Find the average number of current viewers in the different states.
Missouri = 129
Kansas = 84
Iowa = 162

• 375 viewers
• 125 viewers
• 382 viewers
• 130 viewers