Scientific Method vs Engineering Design Quiz

In the scientific method the ______ variable is what you're changing.

• Independent

• Dependent

In the scientific method the _____ variable is what you're testing or happens as a result

• Independent

• Dependent

In an experiment to determine the effect of light color on the growth of a plant, what is the independent variable?

• Light color

• Type of plant

• Growth of the plant

• Amount of water

In an experiment to determine the effect of light color on the growth of a plant, what is the dependent variable?

• Light color

• Type of plant

• Growth of the plant

• Amount of water

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In an experiment to test the effect of fertilizer on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

• Amount of water

• Type of plant

• Amount of Fertilizer

• Growth of the plant

Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?

• Temperature of the room

• Type of fertilizer used

• Height of the plant

• Amount of soil

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

• To test multiple variables at once

• To serve as a standard for comparison

• To ensure the experiment is biased

• To change the outcome of the experiment

What are NOT examples of constants in an experiment?

• Keeping the temperature the same

• Using the same amount of water

• Putting salt in one pot and no salt in the other

• Testing for the same amount of time

Which of the following is a key difference between the Scientific Method and the Engineering Design Process?

• The Scientific Method involves testing hypotheses with an experiment, while the Engineering Design Process involves creating solutions.

• The Engineering Design Process involves forming a hypothesis, while the Scientific Method involves creating solutions.

• Both processes involve creating solutions.

• Both processes involve forming hypotheses.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Scientific Method?

• Form a Hypothesis

• Conduct an Experiment

• Develop a Prototype

• Analyze Data