Scientific Method

1. Which of the following would BEST describe the “Statement of the Problem?”

• Does the color of light affect the height of a rose bush?

• The color of light does affect the growth of a rose bush.

• How can plants best survive different temperatures?

• Does Miracle Grow affect the height of a rose bush?

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Which of the following BEST describes Mr. Higgenbottom’s hypothesis?

• Plants survive best in red light.

• Plants survive best in blue light.

• Plants survive best in green light.

• Plants survive best in the dark

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a constant in the experiment?

• Plant type

• Soil

• Light

• Amount of water

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Which of the following is the independent variable in the experiment?

• Soil

• Amount of water

• Temperature

• Color of light

Which rose bush is considered the "control" group?

• The roses given blue light.

• The roses given red light.

• The roses given white light.

• The roses placed in the dark box.

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Which of the following would be a valid conclusion for this experiment?

• Rose bushes grow tallest in blue light

• Rose bushes grow in white light

• Rose bushes grow in no light

• Rose bushes grow in green light

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A reliable experiment can have 2 or 3 independent variables.

• True

• False

Scientists MUST follow the scientific method to ensure valid results in an experiment.

• True

• False

An independent variable is a change that occurs as a result of the 1st change. This change usually takes place at the end of an experiment.

• True

• False

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Research must always be conducted prior to forming a hypothesis.

• True

• False