Science Test 9/8 Study Guide

What is a hypothesis?

• the thing changed on purpose in the experiment

• an explanation about what you observed

• using your 5 senses to gather data

• an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment

Quantitative data includes:

• a written description

• a color

• a number

• a smell

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Qualitative data includes:

• an amount

• measurement

• a number

• a written description like a color

What kind of data is shown in this example?

The girl is 72 inches tall.

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

What kind of data is shown in this example?

The flowers have a strong scent and are red.

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change
• keep the same
• experiment with
• investigate

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The variables in an experiment that stay the same are the - 

• IV
• DV
• Constants

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If I listen to Mr. Castro's instructions, then I will have less accidents in the lab. What is the independent variable?

• Yes
• Maybe
• Listening or not listening to instructions
• Likelihood of having an accident in lab 

If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?

• I hope so
• Yes
• Reading or not reading carefully
• Likelihood of a correct answer

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