The Scientific Method

The factors in an experiment that can be changed. 

• variables
• quantitative data
• hypothesis
• steps

A testable answer to a scientific question

• Question
• Observation
• Hypothesis
• Experiment

What is a qualitative observation about this image? 

• There are 10 mini trees in the picture. 
• There are two color bushes in the picture. 
• There is one power line going across in the air. 
• There is art created from trees in this photo. 

What you change in the experiment is known as the _______ variable.

• Controlled
• Dependent
• Independent
• Constant

What you measure in the experiment is known as the ______ variable.

• Dependent
• Independent
• Controlled
• Constant

When making an observation, you must use...

• Only Sight
• Smell & Touch
• All Senses
• Only Taste

Which is an example of Quantitative Data?

• 42 grams
• Hard
• Squishy
• Blue

The summary at the end of an experiment that describes what you have found out (linked back to the hypothesis). 

• Conclusion
• Method
• Discussion
• Control variable

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

• heart rate
• type of exercise
• amount of exercise
• time of day exercise occurs

After looking at the table, which statement best explains the relationship between age and weight?

• As age increases, weight stays the same.
• As age increases, weight decreases.
• As age increases, weight increases.
• There is no relationship.