WorksheetsUnit 1 Study Guide (Biology)
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 29mins
The factor in an experiment that potentially causes some effect or explains some observation.
dependent variable
independent variable
controlled variable
inferences
The effect being measured during the experiment.
independent variable
dependent variable
control group
data group
Conditions that will remain the same during your experiment
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
Control
The group that serves as a basis of comparison; this group is not exposed to the independent variable.
experimental group
control group
data
variables
This group is exposed to the independent variable.
experimental group
control group
data
variables
What is a hypothesis?
A statement offering a possible explanation for some observation that serves as a starting point for further investigation. Written as an "if ____, then ____."
An untestable statement
Whatever the teacher tells you is the truth
An experiment
In an experiment designed to test Claim 1, what would be the hypothesis? (Claim 1: “Red light, instead of natural light, will help plants grow taller.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 1 on your study guide, what would be the independent variable? (Claim 1: “Red light, instead of natural light, will help plants grow taller.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 1 on your study guide, what would be the dependent variable? (Claim 1: “Red light, instead of natural light, will help plants grow taller.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 1 on your study guide, what would be the control group? (Claim 1: “Red light, instead of natural light, will help plants grow taller.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 1 on your study guide, what would be the experimental group? (Claim 1: “Red light, instead of natural light, will help plants grow taller.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 2, what would be the hypothesis? (Claim 2: “Taking a vitamin each day improves your memory.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 2 on your study guide, what would be the independent variable? (Claim 2: “Taking a vitamin each day improves your memory.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 2 on your study guide, what would be the dependent variable? (Claim 2: “Taking a vitamin each day improves your memory.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 2 on your study guide, what would be the control group? (Claim 2: “Taking a vitamin each day improves your memory.”)
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In an experiment designed to test Claim 2 on your study guide, what would be the experimental group? (Claim 2: “Taking a vitamin each day improves your memory.”)
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Some feature of the world that is observable using our five senses and/or measurable using some scientific equipment
Scientific Fact
Theory
Law
Hypothesis
A well evidenced explanation repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation
Scientific Fact
Theory
Law
Hypothesis
A statement of what happens in the natural world under certain conditions
Fact
Theory
Law
Hypothesis
The rock appears red, and has a mass of 10 grams.
Fact
Theory
Hypothesis
Law
If pesticide use continues at its present rate, then cancer will decrease by 20% within the next 5 years.
Fact
Theory
Hypothesis
Law
The best explanation of a variety of facts regarding cases of patients who are ill, is that microorganisms are causing the disease.
Fact
Theory
Hypothesis
Law
Matter can neither be created nor destroyed.
Fact
Theory
Hypothesis
Law
Data that can be counted or reported as a number
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Data that cannot be counted or reported as a number. This data is reported as characteristics
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Check each option below that is a quantitative piece of data
The cup had a mass of 454 grams.
The temperature outside is 250 C.
It is warm outside.
The tree is 30 feet tall.
The building has 25 stories.
Check each option below that is a qualitative piece of data
The building is taller than the tree.
The sidewalk is long.
The sidewalk is 100 meters long.
The race was over quickly.
The race was over in 10 minutes.
According to the graph, how many mice will be born in week 5 if the trend continues?
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A study on a poultry farm was conducted to determine the percentage of vitamin supplement necessary to add to the feed of turkeys in order to maximize their growth. According to the data, what percentage of vitamin supplement should be added to the turkey’s diet?
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In which year was there likely an abundance of bluegill food?
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Which variable is written on the X-axis (horizontal)?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Which variable is written on the Y-axis (horizontal)?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
