Scientific Method

Which of the following is an appropriate hypothesis?

• Do larger hand spans have greater grip strength?

• I think smaller hand spans have faster typing speeds.

• If you have a large hand span then you will have a faster typing speed.

• If you have a great grip strength do you have a large hand span?

A procedure for collecting information in order to test a hypothesis is called...

• lab safety

• an experiment

• a hypothesis

• data analysis

The information gathered from experiments is called...

• the data

• the research

• the dependent variable

• the standardized variable

The part of an experiment in which the original condition is used as a standard is called the...

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

• the standardized variable

• the control

What is the dependent variable?

• What is tested.

• The constants.

• The result.

• The original condition.

What is the independent variable?

• What is tested.

• The constants.

• The result.

• The original condition.

Which of the following are examples of quantitative data? Select ALL that apply.

• Measuring distance in kilometers.

• Weighing calcium carbonate in grams.

• Recording a thrush's birdsong.

• Describing the feeling of an allergic reaction.

Which of the following are examples of qualitative data? Select ALL that apply.

• Measuring distance in kilometers.

• Weighing calcium carbonate in grams.

• Recording a thrush's birdsong.

• Describing the feeling of an allergic reaction.

Bar graphs are appropriate to show what?

• parts of a whole

• amounts

• the relationship between two pieces of information

• time

Which of the following examples are acceptable units of measurement to report in science? Select ALL that apply.

• Length in in. (inches)

• Time in min. (minutes)

• Volume in mL (milliliters)

• Temperature in ^oF (Fahrenheit)