Lab and Field Investigations Check Point

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

• study which tests a hypothesis with a focus on how a variable affects multiple different groups and comparing the results

• factor being tested which can be changed

• study using an observation and measurements to describe a phenomena

• Factor which is affected by the dependent variable

What is the definition of an independent variable?

• study which tests a hypothesis with a focus on how a variable affects multiple different groups and comparing the results

• factor being tested which can be changed

• study using an observation and measurements to describe a phenomena

• Factor which is affected by the dependent variable

What is the definition of an observation?

• uninfluenced by personal thoughts, beliefs or opinions

• interesting objective statement about the world

• Factor which is affected by the dependent variable

• tudy which tests a hypothesis using variables and gathering evidence

What are the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

• analyze the data

• Conduct an experiment

• Make an observation

• Make a scientific question

• Develop a hypothesis

When making observations you must use your 5 senses.

• True

• False

Your hypothesis should always be an "if, then" statement.

• True

• False