Science Methods

A variable whose value changes as a result of changes to other variables is a(n)

• independent variable.
• dependent variable.
• constant.
• control.

A standard used to compare the results of the experiment/remains constant from experiment to experiment is a(n)

• constant.
• control.
• dependent variable.
• independent variable.

A factor that is a quantity that can have more than one value is a

• model.
• constant.
• variable.
• method.

The variable you change to see how it affects another variable

• Dependent variable
• Independent variable
• Bias
• Control

The general pattern of investigational procedures

• Scientific Method
• Theory
• Scientific Law
• Hypothesis

A possible explanation or prediction of a problem based on observation and prior knowledge that can be tested by experimentation

• Conclusion
• Problem
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

Well-organized procedures for testing the effect of one thing on another under controlled conditions

• Standard
• Experiment
• Scientific Method
• Variable

The scientific method is a process that is used to explore nature and answer questions.

• True

• False

There are exactly 8 steps to the scientific method.

• True

• False

Scientists look for ___________ and effect relationships in nature.

• matter

• energy

• affect

• cause