1.1-1.2 Quiz Biology

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?

• independent
• dependent
• control

A student drops a ball from different heights then measures the height the ball bounces. The dependent variable is

• Diameter of the ball

• The height the ball is dropped

• The height the ball bounces

• The type of ball used

A student is conducting an experiment to determine whether a construction paper airplane will fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper. What would be the independent variable?

• how fast the airplane flew

• notebook paper airplane only

• construction paper airplane only

• different types of paper airplanes

The factor that may change in response to the independent variable is called the ______________.

• Variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

What is the variable that is deliberately changed?

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

• Independent Variable

• Constants

An experiment in which only one variable is changed...

• Controlled Experiment

• Experimental Group

• Control Group

• Independent Variable

By measuring the height of a giraffe the scientist is collecting what kind of data?

• Dependent Variables

• Qualitative Data

• Control Group

• Quantitative Data

Testing hypotheses often involves designing experiments. Which of the following is the factor that is observed and measured in an experiment?

• control group

• experimental group

• dependent variable

• independent variable

Which of the following statements about science is accurate?

• Science deals with the investigation of supernatural events and creatures.

• Science is a list of beliefs and facts that is constant and unchanging.

• Science involves collecting and organizing data about the natural world.

• Science is the process of finding evidence that supports what you already think.

In science, a theory is

• considered absolute truth

• used when scientists aren't certain about an observation

• can never be revised

• a well tested explanation for a wide range of hypothesis and observations