Why do we want to test only one independent variable at a time?

To better identify what is causing the changes

Because it is hard to setup a data table with more than one variable

It is what has always been done

It's easier to perform the experiment

Dependent variable means

the scientist controls what to test

How does listening to music affect test scores? The independent variable is

the group of students who listen to music

the group of students who don't listen to music

"If a child drinks milk everyday, then his bones will get stronger." The independent variable is

there is no independent variable

Jane is investigating to find out if bean plants grow taller in ordinary topsoil or special potting soil over a three week period. She sets up her investigation with 10 bean plants of equal size in each type of soil. What should Jane do each day to make sure she gets valid results?

Calculate the average plant height for each soil type.

Water only the plants in special potting soil.

Move the plants in ordinary topsoil to different locations.

Use a special fertilizer if the plants don't seem to be growing well.

Which of the following statements about science is true?

Science is based on observation or measurement that answers a question.

Science always contains the opinions of the investigator.

Science proves the predictions of scientists to be correct.

Science answers all questions using strict rules called the scientific method

6th grade science students are experimenting with the mass of a planet and its gravitational pull. It is true that a planet with more mass will have more gravity. With this understood, which statement is true?

The mass of a planet is the independent variable. The gravitational pull is the dependent variable.

There is no gravity on the moon.

The gravitational pull is the independent variable. The mass of the planet is the dependent variable.

Mars has a larger gravitational pull because it is larger and contains more mass than Earth.

What is a hypothesis?

A hypothesis is an educated guess.

A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.

A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze

Which is the best scientific question?

Does increasing the temperature of a bouncy ball change the height it bounces?

Who prefers multicolored bouncy balls over solid colored bouncy balls?

Why do some bouncy balls bounce higher than others?

Which problem question is stated most correctly?

How does the mass of an ice cube affect its melting rate?

Temperature affects the way ice melts.

If the mass of an ice cube is greater, then it will take longer to melt.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This variable in an experiment is purposefully changed.

dependent variable

independent variable

data

control group

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Experiments should be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time. What is this called?

Repeated trials

Validity

Constants

Hidden variables

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

scientific method

recipe

data collection

metric system

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

distance traveled by the ball

height of the ramp

mass of the ball

weight of the ball

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

Diameter of the ball

Force acting on the ball

Height that the ball bounces

Height from which the ball is dropped

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

Dependent

Independent

Control

Compound

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

Scientific Method

Studying

Independent variable

Test score

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Nature of Science Review

This variable in an experiment is purposefully changed.

Experiments should be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time. What is this called?

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; it does NOT receive the independent variable.

Why do we want to test only one independent variable at a time?

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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Nature of Science Review

This variable in an experiment is purposefully changed.

Experiments should be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time. What is this called?

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; it does NOT receive the independent variable.

Why do we want to test only one independent variable at a time?

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller. What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?