NATURE OF SCIENCE -RETAKE TEST

The ________ is what the scientist measures in an experiment.

• Hypothesis

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

The ________ is what the scientist wants to test the effects of.

• Hypothesis

• Control

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Which of the following is used solely for comparison in an experiment?

• Control group

• Hypothesis

• Experimental group

• Conclusion

Which of the following will make your data more reliable?

• Control group

• Constants

• Multiple Trials

• Correct Hypothesis

A(n) __________ is a prediction of what you think will happen during your experiment.

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Control Group

The independent variable goes on the:

• x-axis

• y-axis

The dependent variable goes on the:

• x-axis

• y-axis

Which type of graph would best show data that changes over time?

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Pic chart

• Scatter plot

Identify the dependent variable.

• Color of the light

• Growth of the plant

• Number of plants

• Number of lights

Identify the independent variable.

• Color of the light

• Growth of the plant

• Number of plants

• Number of lights