Science investigations

Which one of these is the best example of the purpose of an investigation? (aim)

• To predict how dogs sit differently

• To watch dogs sit differently

• To investigate how dogs sit differently

• To measure a sitting dog

Which one of these is a prediction? (Hypothesis)

• The labrador is sitting

• The german shepard sat for 5 mins

• The poodle will sit longest

• One breed is a border collie

Which option best describes an independent variable?

• the factor that is measured

• the factor kept the same

• the factor changed by the experimenter

• the factor that is eliminated

Which option best describes a dependent variable?

• the factor that is measured

• the factor kept the same

• the factor changed by the experimenter

• the factor that is eliminated

Which option best describes a control variable?

• the factor that is measured

• the factor kept the same

• the factor changed by the experimenter

• the factor that is eliminated

Which option from the pic is the best way to draw a beaker in a diagram?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following is the most correct way to write a step in a science method?

• You need to put the dog on a mat

• Put the dog on the mat

• Please put the dog on the mat

• We put the dog on the mat

5 different breeds of dogs were timed for how long they could sit on a mat. Organising the data in columns and rows is an example of what?

• a graph

• a table

• a description

• a recount

5 different breeds of dogs were timed for how long they could sit on a mat. Organising the data in a visual diagram is known as what?

• a graph

• a table

• a description

• a recount

Based on this graph, what is the *BEST* conclusion that can be made?

• The golden retriever sat for the longest

• Doberman's were the second best dog breed at sitting

• Dogs are able to sit on mats

• Different breeds of dogs will sit for different times