Spongebob wants to investigate factors that affect migration patterns of jellyfish. Which step in the scientific method must he do before making a hypothesis?

• Measure the distance they are traveling

• Draw a conclusion

• Gather information about migration patterns

• Record data of the number of jellyfish

Which variable do "I" change intentionally?

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable
• Constant variable

• Temporary variable

What tool would be MOST helpful examining bacteria in a petri dish?

• Balance

• Hand Lens

• Probe

• Thermometer

If I investigated the average flight speed of different birds, what would be the best way to display my data?

• Bar Graph

• Pie Chart

• Line Graph

• Pie Chart

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Which experiment would you need to use goggles and gloves?

• Making an observation to look at bird flight patterns

• Using a microscope to look at a leaf

• Testing which soap brands make the biggest bubble

• Dissecting a frog in a preservation liquid

Which is the INDEPENDENT variable in the following hypothesis: "If I get more sleep, then I will be more alert at school"

• How dark the room is

• The amount of sleep

• Alertness at school

• The type of mattress

Which is the DEPENDENT variable in the following hypothesis: "When I play music, my plants will grow higher"

• Music Genre

• Volume of music

• Plant growth

• Type of plant

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Using the terms which one correctly matches the statement: The leaves are brown, dry, and crumble when held.

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Observation

In an investigation to see whether stretching before physical exertion reduces sports injuries, who would the CONTROL group MOST likely be?

• Athletes who stretch before working out

• Athletes who do NOT stretch before working out

• Non-athletes who stretch before working out

• Non-athletes who do NOT stretch before working out

Students made measurements of depth and width of craters formed by dropping marbles into a basin of flour from varying heights.

Which is an accurate description of the data?

• Drop height is the IV

• Crater depth is the IV

• Crater depth and height are both IV

• Crater diameter is the IV