Scientific Method

Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?

• Color
• Smell
• 6.84 cm
• texture

The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

• observations
  conclusion
• data
• variables
• hypothesis

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

What is the part of the experiment that is left alone or “natural", and is used to compare back to?

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Control Group
• Experimental Group 

If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

• Scientific Method
• Studying
• Independent variable
• Test score

Explaining the color of a chemical would be what kind of observation?

• Qualitative 
• Quanitative

If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?

• I hope so
• Yes
• Reading or not reading carefully
• Likelihood of a correct answer

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

If I listen to Mr. Castro's instructions, then I will have less accidents in the lab. What is the independent variable?

• Yes
• Maybe
• Listening or not listening to instructions
• Likelihood of having an accident in lab 

If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?

• True
• How fast you get to school
• Riding a bike or walking
• False