In their science class, Luna suggests that a hypothesis is a set of observations used to support a theory. Liam thinks it's a belief that accurate knowledge can be acquired through observation​. Harper, on the other hand, believes it's a falsifiable, testable prediction made by theory. According to the scientific method, what is a hypothesis?

What is the first step in the General Process of Scientific Method according to the diagram?

In Nora's science experiment, she is testing the effect of different amounts of sunlight on the growth of her plants. What is the independent variable in her experiment?

Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist, is observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat. She wants to understand their behavior when they are not influenced by human presence. She decides to watch them from a distance without interfering in their environment. What type of descriptive methods of research/observation is she using?

You just had a meal at the university cafeteria, and they ask you to fill out a form that gathers self-reported data from diners to understand your views and feelings about the food. What type of research method did they use?

Phineas Gage and Genie were two individuals who had depth analysis of their unique circumstance to understand a particularly interesting problem. What type of descriptive methods of research/observation was used for these two?

In a medical research study, the investigators ensure that the benefits of the study outweigh the risks, and that the well-being of the participants is always prioritized. This principle, which is fundamental to ethical medical research, is known as what?

What type of correlation is observed when the more hours you sleep, the more refreshed you feel?

A researcher is interested about the effects of energy drink on college students. He can't survey all college students in the U.S., so he decides to get a sample from UCLA. Which of the following is a way to collect a sample?

Describing the variable "happiness" in measurable terms by noting the # of smiles, Self-reports of mood, Physiological measures – heart rate variability, levels of hormones or dopamine, and/or engaging in social interactions

is the _______ of happiness 

Brody and Chad are playing a video game in Sharkey's. Chad consistently gets a score of 7,000 each time he plays. The highest score Chad can get is 25,000. Chad is showing high _______