Scientific Investigations

What are the steps involved in conducting a scientific investigation?

• a.) Formulating a research question or hypothesis, designing and planning the experiment, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions based on personal biases, and communicating the results.

• b.) Formulating a research question or hypothesis, conducting the experiment without planning, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions based on personal opinions, and communicating the results.

• c.) Formulating a research question or hypothesis, designing and planning the experiment, analyzing data, drawing conclusions based on personal beliefs, and communicating the results.

• d.) Formulating a research question or hypothesis, designing and planning the experiment, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions based on the data, and communicating the results.

What is a hypothesis?

• a.) A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

• b.) A statement that cannot be proven or disproven.

• c.) A random guess without any basis or evidence.

• d.) A conclusion drawn from limited data or personal opinion.

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What are the two types of variables in a scientific investigation?

• independent variables and dependent variables

• manipulated variables

• experimental variables

• control variables

What is the purpose of experimental design in a scientific investigation?

• To ensure reliable and valid results.

• To make the results unpredictable

• To waste time and resources

• To confuse the researchers

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Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

• To save time and resources

• To ensure accurate results

• To provide a baseline for comparison and determine the effects of the treatment.

• To increase the sample size

What is the role of variables in a scientific investigation?

• Variables have no role in a scientific investigation.

• Variables only add complexity to a scientific investigation.

• Variables are only used in non-scientific investigations.

• Variables play a crucial role in a scientific investigation by allowing researchers to control and measure the factors that may influence the outcome.

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What is the control group in an experiment?

• The control group does NOT receive the experimental treatment.

• The control group is the group that receives a placebo treatment.

• The control group is the group that receives a experimental treatment.

• The control group receives the experimental treatment.

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

• The dependent variable

• The constant

• The control variable

• The factor that is deliberately changed in an experiment. / "I change"

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

• The dependent variable is the variable being manipulated.

• The dependent variable is the variable that remains constant.

• The dependent variable is the variable that is controlled by the experimenter.

• The dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed. (The effect)

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What are three points that help you evaluate whether scientific information is reliable or not?

• a.)

  1.) The information was a result of a controlled experiment.

  2.) The results were reproducible.

  3.) The information is found in a scientific journal.

• b.)

  1.) The information was a result of a controlled experiment.

  2.) The results were NOT reproducible.

  3.) The information is found is from a .com resource.

• c.)

  1.) The information was a result of a controlled experiment.

  2.) The results were reproducible.

  3.) The information is found is from a .com resourse.

• d.)

  1.) The information was a result of a controlled experiment.

  2.) The experiment was only done once and not replicated.

  3.) The information is found in a scientific journal.

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