Scientific Method (Unit 1 Scientific Processes/Skills)

This is the variable that the scientist changes in order to test the results of the experiment.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Causation Variable

Consider the following statement: If the bananas are exposed to higher levels of ethylene gas, then they will ripen quicker. Which of the following words best describes this statement?

• Hypothesis

• Question

• Conclusion

• Experiment

Once a scientist formulates a scientific question, they must complete another important step before starting their experiment. What is this step?

• Formulate a question.

• Gather research.

• Perform an experiment.

• Formulate a conclusion.

Consider this hypothesis: If I increase the amount of sunlight, then plants will grow more blooms. What is the INDEPENDENT variable?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Blooms

• Plant growth

Consider this hypothesis: If I increase the amount of sunlight, then plants will grow more blooms. What is the DEPENDENT variable?

• Sunlight

• Water

• Blooms

• Plant growth

This is the variable that changes when the independent variable changes. They depend on changes from something else.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Causation Variable

These variables remain unchanged and include quantities that the scientist wants to remain constant.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Causation Variable

Landon wants to test how Miracle Grow fertilizer impacts the plant growth of his new tree over time. He will add various amounts of Miracle Grow fertilizer to his newly planted tree and measure their progress. The Miracle Grow is a(n) _______.

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Causation Variable

Which is true about the scientific method?

• It's a series of processes of how scientists discover creativity in the lab.

• It's a list of safety precautions that all students and scientists must use in the lab.

• The scientific method can only be used by certified scientists in a lab setting.

• It's a series of processes which allow someone to make predictions, test, and form conclusions about a problem.

Consider the following statement: If I post on Instagram at 10:00PM, then I'll get the most like. Which of the following words best describes this statement?

• Hypothesis

• Question

• Research

• Problem