Scientific Method Test - Erin Pipkin | Biblioteka

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A. Control Group

B. Experimental Group

C. Quantitative Data

D. Qualitative Data

E. Data Analysis

F. Dependent Variable

G. Independent Variable

H. Control Variable

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#2

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#3

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#4

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#5

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#6

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#7

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#8

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#9

A. Test the Hypothesis

B. Confirm the Hypothesis

C. Produce Definitive Results

D. Repeated/Replicated by other scientists

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#10

A. Experimental Group

B. Control Variables

C. Dependent Variables

D. Independent Variables

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#11

A. Hypothesis

B. Experiment

C. Theory

D. Scientific Method

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#12

A. Control Variable

B. Experimental Variable

C. Dependent Variable

D. Independent Variable

Remember, you are answering question 13 based on the question in GoFormative below and not the question written on the test packet!

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The scientific method is best thought of as a _____ because it better matches the changing, on-going nature of science.

A. Loose set of rules

B. Ongoing Battle

C. A Cycle

D. Experimenter's Guide to Science

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#14

A. Control Variable

B. Experimental Variable

C. Dependent Variable

D. Independent Variable

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#15

A. Dependent Variable

B. Independent Variable

C. Control Variable

D. Qualitative Data

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#16

A. Independent Variable

B. Dependent Variable

C. Control Group

D. Experimental Group

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#17

A. Running the same race

B. Similar running abilities

C. Drinking Powerade

D. Same amount of sleep before

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The scientific method, when written as a list (instead of a cycle), is still a solid procedure for conducting valid experiments

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The control group does not receive the independent variable and is used as a “benchmark” to compare the experimental group’s results.

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If our data/results do not support our hypothesis, it is most likely due to an error in the hypothesis, so we should revisit/change the “Hypothesis” step first.

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Qualitative gives descriptions and characteristics about the quality of data that can’t be represented with numbers. EX: color, health, happiness, type/category

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Remember, use the question prompt from Formative for #22 and not the question prompt from the test paper.

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Why can’t words like “productivity” or “stress” or “happiness” be used as an dependent variable?

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What is a control variable and why are they important?

The remainder of your test is to be completed on the paper test packet.