Two groups of students were timed to compare how fast they could complete a set of math problems. Each group was given the same problems. One group used calculators. The other group did not use calculators. IV: using or not using calculators DV: amount of problems solved correctly CV: same math problems

The DV is wrong. Here is what it should be: the time it takes to complete the problems

The IV is wrong. Here is what it should be: boys versus girls

The CV is wrong. Here is what it should be: same amount of time for all students

Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to put together. The time it took each student to complete the puzzle was compared. IV: boy or girl students DV: time it took to complete the puzzle CV: same puzzle

The IV is wrong. Here is what it should be: age of the students

The CV is wrong. Here is what it should be: age of students

The DV is wrong. Here is what it should be: the size of the puzzle

Select the correct hypothesis for the following variables. Research Question: Does the color of the recycling bin, red or blue, affect the number of cans recycled at school? Independent Variable: color of recycling bin (red or blue) Dependent Variable: number of cans recycled at school

If I test red and blue recycling bins, then blue bins will result in more cans being recycled.

If more cans are recycled, then I will test red and blue recycling bins.

If I test red and blue recycling bins, then purple bins will result in more cans being recycled.

Select the MOST LOGICAL inference that could possibly explain the following observation. You leave school and see the street is wet.

There was a water balloon fight in the street.

A fire hydrant near the street was leaking.

Select the MOST LOGICAL inference that could possibly explain the following observation. At lunchtime, the sky begins to get very dark.

A hot air balloon is blocking the sun.

A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is

the gender of the baby alligators

the size of the baby alligators

Dependent variable means

the scientist controls what to test

Will a construction paper air plane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper? Choose the best hypothesis.

If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.

I think the construction paper air plane will fly faster.

A claim is ______________________________.

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

a bad thing to make about something.

Evidence is ___________________

Scientific data that supports the claim

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

Not vital when using an argument

Reasoning is __________________.

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

Scientific data that supports the claim

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

California is the best state in the USA.

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter. Which sentence is the claim?

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Scientific Method Review Quiz

44 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

one

none

two or more

how ever many makes sense.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

Procedure

Hypothesis

Question

Results

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

Because it is hard to setup a data table with more

To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.

It is what has always been done

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube

Amount of water

Height of Ice cube

Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height

Size of the ice cube

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

experimental group

control group

data

variables

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being kept constant?

ramp height

speed of the ball rolling

type of ball

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

ramp height

the speed that the ball rolls

type of ball

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

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Scientific Method Review

In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

What is being kept constant?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

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In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller. What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable -Amount of water -Height of Ice cube-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height -Temperature of the water -Size of the ice cube

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

What is being kept constant?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being changed in this experiment?

What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?

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If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube