QUIZ - The Scientific Method 2023

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A process designed to help you solve problems and answer questions is called the _____?

• scientific method
• observation
• hypothesis
• experiment

Which statement is the most accurate?

• A question is based on data.
• A hypothesis is based on data.
• An experiment is based on data.
• A conclusion is based on data.

Which statement best describes the independent variable in an experiment?

• A factor that is kept the same on purpose between the two groups.
• A factor that is made different on purpose between the two groups.
• A factor that is measured at the end of an experiment, which may wind up the same or different between the two groups.

In this experiment, what is the independent variable?

• bounce height
• age of ball
• brand of ball
• bounce surface

In this experiment, what is the dependent variable?

• bounce height
• age of ball
• brand of ball
• bounce surface

Based on the diagram below, which TWO variables in this experiment are control variables? (Select TWO.)

• Amount of water
• Amount of sunlight
• Amount of soil

Based on the data table below, what is wrong with the experiment?

• The amount of mold is different
• The temperatures are different
• The light conditions are different
• There are too many pizzas