Unit 1: Scientific Method and Experimental Design Review

Which of the following correctly lists the steps of the scientific method?

• Observe, Experiment, Hypothesize, Analyze, Conclude
• Observe, Hypothesize, Analyze, Experiment Conclude
• Observe, Hypothesize, Experiment, Analyze, Conclude
• Observe, Analyze, Hypothesize, Experiment, Conclude

In which step of the scientific method do you predict an outcome or possible explanation for an observation?

• Hypothesize
• Experiment
• Analyze
• Conclude

Which of the following terms refers to factors that remain the same in all groups?

• Constants
• Dependent variables
• Exemplars
• Independent variables

Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is measured or recorded as the results of the experiment?

• Experimental Controls
• Test Controls
• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable

Which of the following terms refers to the group that receives no treatment with the independent variable?

• Constant group
• Control group
• Dependent group
• Experimental group

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter?

• Experimental Controls
• Test Controls
• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable

This VARIABLE is the 1 FACTOR YOU CHANGE in an experiment. It is what you are testing. It CAUSES something to happen. 

• Independent 
• Dependent
• Control 
• Qualitative

What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE in this hypothesis?
If a dog is given a bath using DAWN dish soap,  THEN the # of fleas will decrease. 

• the dog
  QUANTITATIVE
• bath in DAWN dish soap
• #  of fleas

What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE in this hypothesis?
If a dog is given a bath using DAWN dish soap,  THEN the # of fleas will decrease. 

• the dog
  QUANTITATIVE
• bath in DAWN dish soap
• #  of fleas

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE in this hypothesis?
If students get quiet when the bell rings, then the # of detentions will decrease.

• the students
     
• the bell ringing
• # of detentions