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Scientific Variables

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    Scientific variables
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  • A doctor gave the same patient, different numbers of pills each day, the doctor measured the level of histamine (chemical) in his body. Determine the independent variable.
    Number of pills
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  • A doctor gave the same patient, different numbers of pills each day, the doctor measured the level of histamine (chemical) in his body. Determine the dependent variable.
    Level of histamine
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  • A student wants to investigate the effect of different liquids on the height of the plant. Determine the independent variable.
    Type of liquid
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  • A student wants to investigate the effect of different liquids on the height of the plant. Determine the dependent variable.
    Height of plant (cm)
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  • A student wants to investigate the effect of different liquids on the height of the plant. State 2 variables that should be controlled.
    Any two: (Type of soil, volume of liquid, intensity of light, type of plant)
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  • A student wants to find out if sleeping more would affect his test scores. Identify the independent variable.
    Sleeping hours
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  • A student wants to find out if sleeping has an effect on his test scores. Identify the dependent variable.
    Test score
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  • A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car. Identify the independent variable
    Tire tread
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  • What is a hypothesis?
    It is a statement of what you believe will happen based on the information you have gathered.
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  • If I increase the volume of water, then the height of the plant will increase. (What is missing in this hypothesis?)
    The scientific reasoning
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  • What is the effect of increasing the volume of water on the plants growth. (What is missing in this research question)
    Question mark
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