Quiz about Scientific method and variables

Question 1

What starts the scientific method?

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question

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hypothesis

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analysis

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conclusion

Question 2

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

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dependent variable

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data

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control group

Question 3

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

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The Reed

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The Song

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The Applause

Question 4

Mr. Krabbs is trying a new money making scheme. On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on multicolored buns. He usually averages 25 customers per day. On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers.
What was the dependent variable?

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The number of customers

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The customers

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The crabby patty

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The multicolored buns

Question 5

Data we get by using our senses.

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observations

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inferences

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hypothesis

Question 6

What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.

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A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.

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I don't know.

Question 7

Which variable do you measure?

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Dependent

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Independent

Question 8

Which variable do you change in an experiment?

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Independent

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Dependent

Question 9

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

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To know what is causing the changes

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Because it is hard to setup a data table with more

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It is what has always been done

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No one really knows

Question 10

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

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Height that the ball bounces

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Diameter of the ball

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Force acting on the ball

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Height from which the ball is dropped

Question 11

Is this a testable question?
What types of apples grow in Missouri?

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No

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Yes

Question 12

Is this a testable question?
How does talking to a plant affect a plants height?

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yes

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No

Question 13

According to the diagram, which question is being tested?

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How does color of light affect plant growth?

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How does the amount of fertilizer added to plants affect growth?

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How will different amounts of water affect plant growth?

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How does the type of soil affect plant growth?

Question 14

According to the diagram, which question is being tested?

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How does adding fertilizer to flowering plants affect growth?

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How does the amount of water affect flowering plants growth?

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How does salt water affect flowering plant's growth?

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Which type of fertilizer affects plant growth to grow tallest?

Question 15

This is the step of the scientific method where you record OBSERVATIONS in a DATA TABLE, and then make a GRAPH.

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Data/Results

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Hypothesis

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Procedure

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Conclusion

Question 16

Variable that the scientist keeps CONSTANT or the SAME.

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Control Variable

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Variable

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Dependent Variable

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Independent Variable

Question 17

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

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experiment

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answer

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problem

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safety check

Question 18

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

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heart rate

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type of exercise

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amount of exercise

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time of day exercise occurs

Question 19

Observations made during an experiment are called:

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data

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problems

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conclusions

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questions

Question 20

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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Form a theory

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Make observation

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Collect data

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Form a hypothesis

Question 21

Why do scientists use the scientific method?

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To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.

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To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.

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So that other scientist don't get mad at them

Question 22

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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Hypothesis

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Procedure

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Question

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Results

Question 23

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood.
What's the dependent variable?

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increase the amount of iron in your blood

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spinach you eat

Question 24

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

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How fast you get to school

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True

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Riding a bike or walking

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False

Scientific method and variables

25 questions

What starts the scientific method?

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

Mr. Krabbs is trying a new money making scheme. On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on multicolored buns. He usually averages 25 customers per day. On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers.
What was the dependent variable?

Data we get by using our senses.

What is a hypothesis?

Which variable do you measure?

Which variable do you change in an experiment?

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

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Scientific method and variables

25 questions

What starts the scientific method?

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.What was the independent variable?

Mr. Krabbs is trying a new money making scheme. On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on multicolored buns. He usually averages 25 customers per day. On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers. What was the dependent variable?

Data we get by using our senses.

What is a hypothesis?

Which variable do you measure?

Which variable do you change in an experiment?

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

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Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?

Mr. Krabbs is trying a new money making scheme. On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on multicolored buns. He usually averages 25 customers per day. On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers.
What was the dependent variable?