Methods of Science Test Review

The variable you measure to see if the independent variable has any effect. This changes in response to what you changed: Responding variable

• Quantitative Data
• Scientific Method
• Observations
• Dependent Variable 

The variable you investigate to determine its effect.  This is the thing that you change.  Also called the manipulated, test, causal variable.

• Independent Variable
• Quantitative Data
• Testable Question
• Observations

Data expressed in terms of quantity or amount, such as in inches, meters, grams, degrees etc.  This data uses measurement and numbers

• Observations
• Inferences
• Quantitative Data
• Qualitative

Data that is rich in detail and description, usually in a textual or narrative format.  This data does not use numbers or measurment

• Quantitative
• Qualitative Data
• Inference
• Observations 

Information obtained using the senses including sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch

• Testable question
• Observations
•  Inference
• Hypothesis 

A possible explanation for scientific question, problem or observation that can be used or tested in a scientific investigation

• Testable Question
• Observation
• Inference
• Hypothesis

In an experiment, this is the "thing the experimenter changes to affect the end result".

• Control 
• Dependent Variable 
• Independent Variable 
• Reagents 

In an experiment, this is the "thing that is measured".

• Independent Variable 
• Control 
• Dependent Variable 

Review and interpret information. Examine carefully by separating into parts and studying.

• Conclusion
• Analyze
• Data
• Independent Variable

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Independent Variable

• a variable that is not changed.
•  a constant variable that is part of the experiment that is not being tested and is used for comparison. Also called control group.
• the variable responding to the independent variable. Written in the second part of the hypothesis ("then, ____"). Usually, a measurement or observation.
• the variable that changes in an experiment; what is being tested. Written in the first part of the hypothesis. "If ____"