Scientific Method
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9 questions
On this test there will be True or False questions, Matching Vocabulary, and Identifying (drop and drag).
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Forming a hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method.
Forming a hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method.
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A scientific law is different from a scientific theory because it describes something in nature without attempting to explain it.
A scientific law is different from a scientific theory because it describes something in nature without attempting to explain it.
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In order for a hypothesis to be testable, scientists need to be able to carry out investigations that will either support or disprove.
In order for a hypothesis to be testable, scientists need to be able to carry out investigations that will either support or disprove.
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The experimental group is the group that is left alone during the experiment.
The experimental group is the group that is left alone during the experiment.
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The manipulated variable is the same thing as the independent variable.
The manipulated variable is the same thing as the independent variable.
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Scientific inquiry | arrow_right_alt | The many ways in which scientists study the natural world |
Scientific law | arrow_right_alt | A possible answer to a scientific question |
Dependent variable | arrow_right_alt | This group is left alone and not experimented on |
Control group | arrow_right_alt | This group shows the effect of the variable being tested |
Experimental group | arrow_right_alt | This is the one variable that is changed |
Scientific theory | arrow_right_alt | This is the variable that gets measured |
Hypothesis | arrow_right_alt | A well-tested explanation for experimental results |
Independent variable | arrow_right_alt | This describes an observed patter in nature |
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A company wants to test a new dog food that is supposed to help overweight dogs lose weight. 50 dogs are chosen to get the new food, and 50 more dogs continue their normal diets. After one month, the dogs are check to see if they lost any weight.
A company wants to test a new dog food that is supposed to help overweight dogs lose weight. 50 dogs are chosen to get the new food, and 50 more dogs continue their normal diets. After one month, the dogs are check to see if they lost any weight.
- New dog food
- Weight loss
- Dogs on new food
- Dogs on normal diet
- Independent variable
- Dependent variable
- Experimental group
- Control group
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A new sunscreen has been developed that is supposed to be more effective at preventing sunburn. 30 participants spray one arm with the new sunscreen, and spray the other orm with the old sunscreen. After 4 hours in the sun, their skin is evaluated for any redness.
A new sunscreen has been developed that is supposed to be more effective at preventing sunburn. 30 participants spray one arm with the new sunscreen, and spray the other orm with the old sunscreen. After 4 hours in the sun, their skin is evaluated for any redness.
- New sunscreen
- Redness
- Arm with new formula
- Arm with leading formula
- Independent variable
- Dependent variable
- Experimental group
- Control group
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A student wants to study the effect of sunlight on plant growth. In his experiment, 12 plants receive normal amounts of sunlight, but half of them are kept uder bright sun lamps all night long. After 6 weeks, the plants' heights are measured.
A student wants to study the effect of sunlight on plant growth. In his experiment, 12 plants receive normal amounts of sunlight, but half of them are kept uder bright sun lamps all night long. After 6 weeks, the plants' heights are measured.
- Sunlight
- Plant growth
- Plants kept under sun lamps
- Plants receiving normal sun
- Independent variable
- Dependent variable
- Experimental group
- Control group