Experimental Design AP Biology
Authored by Shelly Aull
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on experimental design principles within the context of biology, making it appropriate for 11th or 12th grade students, particularly those enrolled in Advanced Placement Biology. Students need a comprehensive understanding of the scientific method, including the ability to distinguish between different types of variables (independent, dependent, and controlled), understand the roles of experimental and control groups, and recognize the importance of maintaining constants to ensure valid results. The quiz also requires knowledge of statistical analysis, specifically chi-square tests, including concepts like degrees of freedom, critical values, and p-values for determining statistical significance. Students must demonstrate proficiency in data analysis skills, such as differentiating between quantitative and qualitative data, selecting appropriate graphing methods for different data types, and interpreting experimental scenarios to identify flaws in experimental design. The content emphasizes critical thinking skills necessary for designing controlled experiments and drawing valid conclusions from data. Created by Shelly Aull, a Biology teacher in US who teaches grade 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding of fundamental experimental design concepts before students conduct their own laboratory investigations. It works effectively as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before beginning a lab unit, or as review material when preparing students for AP Biology exam questions related to experimental design and statistical analysis. Teachers can assign this as homework to reinforce concepts taught in class, or use it as a quick check for understanding during instruction. The quiz aligns with Next Generation Science Standards practices, particularly those emphasizing planning and carrying out investigations (SEP3) and analyzing and interpreting data (SEP4), while supporting AP Biology Learning Objectives related to experimental design and statistical reasoning found in Big Ideas 1-4 of the AP Biology curriculum framework.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?
a complete guess
the variable that is being tested by the researcher
a testable explanation
a conclusive statement made based on experimental results
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes an independent variable?
a testable explanation
the variable being tested
the variable being measured
the group that is a standard for comparison
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a dependent variable?
a testable explanation
the variable being tested
the variable being measured
the group that is a standard for comparison
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-3
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the control group?
the group that is the standard for comparison
the group that is used to test the effects of the independent variable
the variables that are kept the same for all groups
a testable explanation
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the experimental group?
the group that is the standard for comparison
the group that is used to test the effects of the independent variable
the variables that are kept the same for all groups
a testable explanation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes experimental constants or controls?
the group that is the standard for comparison
the group that is used to test the effects of the independent variable
the variables that are kept the same for all groups
a testable explanation
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many variables should be tested in an experiment?
1
2
3
as many as you need to test
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
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