Nature of Science/Scientific Process

The Empirical Process (The Scientific Method) begins with...

• Observation, questioning, research

• Question, hypothesis, experiment

• Observation, hypothesis, experiment

• Question, research, identify dependent variable

Which observation is quantitative?

• It is 5 cm long
• It is smooth
• It looks red
• It is dry

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 An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions is called:

• theory
• experiment 
• observation
• hypothesis

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 A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation based on prior knowledge is known as: 

• theory
• experiment 
• observation
• hypothesis

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Factor that you keep the same in an experiment

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable 
• Controlled Variable
• Operational Definition

What variable in an experiment is measured? - it is also called the responding variable.
For example: measuring the amount of mold on bread 

• Dependent variable
• Operational Definition
• Independent Variable
• Control Variable

The Skittles are yellow, red and green is an example of _____.

• qualitative observations

• quantitative observations

• hypothesis

Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing data?

• Constructing a graph
• Creating a table/chart
• Sequencing by order
• Sharing results

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You were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What is the INDEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

• Light availability
• Amount of water
• Type of fertilizer
• Growth of plants

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You were investigating whether or not plants need light to grow. Plant A and Plant B were grown next to a window with plenty of light. Plant C and Plant D were grown in a dark cabinet. What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

• Light availability
• Amount of water
• Type of fertilizer
• Growth of plants

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