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Scientific Method and Vocab

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Measurements taken during an experiment

conclusion

data

hypothesis

control

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What is the first step in The Scientific Method

Identify the Problem

10

If we were experimenting if red light affects plant growth, what is the independent variable?

red light

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If we were experimenting if red light affects plant growth, what is the dependent variable?

plant height

light color

soil

temperature

10

Step __________________ is that part of a scientific method that constructs the hypothesis.

3

15

Constants are the conditions that remain the __________ in a series of experiments.

same

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Factors/conditions that change because of the independent variable.

dependent variable

5

If I drink a lot of caffeine before bed, then I won't sleep well. This is an example of a ___________.

hypothesis

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What is the first step of the Scientic Method?

Identify the problem

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What is the second step of the scientific method?

do background research

5

During this step you use reliable sources for research before you conduct an experiment

do background research

5

If you are doing an experiment about the effects of caffeine on student learning, what would be the control group?

the students with no caffeine

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The ___________ variable is the part of the experiment that is affected by the changed variable. It is what the scientist HOPES to change.

dependent

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If students are guaranteed candy if the get an A, then they will do better on their quiz. What is the dependent variable?..

students not getting candy

students getting candy

candy

test scores

10

If students are guaranteed candy if the get an A, then they will do better on their quiz. What is the independent variable?

control group

candy

test scores

students getting candy

10

If students are guaranteed candy if the get an A, then they will do better on their quiz. What is the control group??

both students getting and not getting candy

students that made an A

students given candy

students not given candy

10