PS Unit 1 Quiz -Sci Method, Variables, & Observation vs. Inference

When working through the steps of the scientific method, as long as your results support your hypothesis, there is no need to retest or conduct multiple trials

• True
• False

The independent variable changes the outcome from trial to trial

• True
• False

If the scientific method was followed properly, the results of an experiment always support the hypothesis, not disprove

• True
• False

The control group is held constant and separate throughout an experiment and its various trials

• True
• False

Observations must be made using one of your five senses.

• True
• False

Inferences are based only on direct observations

• True
• False

A control group is used to compare the effects of an independent variable.

• True
• Fasle

In the experiment of testing the effects of fertilizer on plant growth, the fertilizer would represent the:

• Hypothesis
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Control Group

In the experiment of testing the effects of fertilizer on plant growth with Bean X receiving no fertilizer, Bean Plant X represent the:

• Hypothesis
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Control Group

In the experiment the extra growth of Plant Y due to fertilizer represents the:

• Hypothesis
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Control Group