WorksheetsWhat is Reseach ?
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Worksheet time: 15mins
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Conclusion
The treatment group in an experiment is called
Why is the placebo effect used?
To compare results between the real medicine and placebo
To make new medicine
To train doctors
To make food
only 1
The type of variable that responds to the experiment and is what you measure or count to determine if your hypothesis is true.
Thomas tests different types of liquids to see which will grow his plants the most. He has water, soda, milk, and no liquid at all. What is the control group?
the one with water
the one with soda
the one with milk
the one with no liquid
One of the disadvantages of experimental research is that
Conditions are not controllable
The results aren't generalizable
It doen't often reflect reality
It isn't easily replicated
In an experiment, the independent variable
is influenced by the dependent variable
is manipulated or varied by researchers
is the same for all groups in an experiement
always influences the dependent variable
To study the dependant variable, a scientist must
manipulate the independent variable
manipulate the dependent variable
have more than one control group
have more than one experimental group
What is double-blind procedure means in Psychology?
A psychologist hypothesizes that silentness helps to improve mindfulness and relieve stress of one self. The independent variable is
Using the picture, identify the control group.
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
What makes a good scientific question?
The question can be answered by yes or no.
The question can be answered by doing an experiment.
The question can be answered through extended thought.
procedure or test
What is the purpose of using a control group in an experiment?
To compare results between different experimental groups
To introduce bias into the experiment
To confuse the participants
To make the experiment more complicated
How would double-blind procedure influence in an experiement?
It helps eliminate bias and conciousness by keeping both participants and researchers unaware of who is receiving the treatment or placebo.
What is the role of a hypothesis in the scientific method?
To prove that the researcher is always right
To provide a basis for making predictions and designing experiments
To make the experiment more confusing
To ensure the experiment fails
