Scientific Inquiry Review (Psychology Unit 2)

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• type of sun flower

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• Type of sunflower

The variable that is changed on purpose in an investigation is called the ...

• Constant
• Control
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is what you look at the end of an investigation is called ...

• Control
• Constant
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?

• Brand of paper towel
• Amount of water absorbed

Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the dependent variable?

• brand of paper towel
• amount of water absorbed

Beth wants to know if increasing her exercise will decrease the time it takes her to run a mile. What is the dependent variable?

• time to run a mile

• amount of exercise

In a study to determine whether how long a student sleeps affects test scores, the independent variable is _________________________________.

• the test scores

• the amount of sleep

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Observe and generate a question of interest

• Create a theory and hypothesis.

• Research and analyze the data.

• Share the results.

What is the second step in the scientific method?

• Observe and generate a question of interest

• Create a theory and hypothesis.

• Research and analyze the data.

• Share the results.