CH. 1 Lab Safety and Scientific Method

Information or observations collected during an experiment are called

• problem

• hypothesis

• Data/Results

• Conclusion

The final summary of the data and results is/are called a(n)

• hypothesis

• experiment

• inference

• conclusion

The variable that is kept the same through the experiment is called a(n)

• controlled variable

• hypothesis

• independent variable

• dependent variable

The variable that is measured in an experiment is known as which of the following

• experimental variable

• controlled variable

• independent variable

• dependent variable

If I floss more then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?

• Number of cavities

• amount of flossing

• type of floss

If I put on stronger sunscreen then I will burn less. What is the dependent variable?

• Severity of the sunburn

• Strength of sunscreen

• Time spent in the sunlight

If I increase my vitamin C intake then I will have fewer colds. What is a controlled variable in the experiment?

• Amount of vitamin C

• Number of colds

• Amount of times you come into contact with germs

Which is the best scientific question?

• Which smart phone is the worst?

• Which smart phone is the best?

• Which smart phone works very well?

• Which smart phone has the most internal memory?

If i put batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?

• batteries in the fridge getting cold

• batteries in the oven getting warm

• batteries on the counter top at room temperature

What is the method you should use when smelling a chemical