Nature of Science Flashcard

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In a plant growth experiment with music, what is the independent variable?

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music playing

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In a plant growth experiment with music, what is the dependent variable?

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amount of growth recorded

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Why did the student use the same amount of fertilizer and water in the plant growth experiment?

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those are the controls also called constants

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What type of variable is the fertilizer when experimenting with the growth of a plant using three identical plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water?

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Independent

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Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

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Yes

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What is the general order of the steps of the scientific method?

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question, hypothesis, experiment, analyze results, conclusion, communicate results

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What should you do if your experimental results do not match those of other scientists?

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Redo your experiment.

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How should Maria write her hypothesis about light and dark colored clothes?

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If light colored clothes are worn, then they will be cooler because they absorb less energy from the Sun.

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What is the independent variable in Ben's paper helicopter experiment?

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Wing Length

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What is the dependent variable in Ben's paper helicopter experiment?

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Amount of time it takes the helicopter to hit the floor