Science Experiment

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the independent variable.

• distance traveled by the ball

• height of the ramp

• mass of the ball

• weight of the ball

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

• one

• none

• two or more

• how ever many makes sense.

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Which type of sugar dissolves the fastest?

• The temperature of the water

• The amount of water

• The type of sugar

• The type of cup you use

What are all the things that are kept the same in an experiment?

• controls

• data

• constants

• independent variables

The purpose of a control group in an experiment is to:

• Confirm the results

• Provide a standard of comparison

• Manipulate the independent variable

• Measure the dependent variable

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In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher is called the:

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

• Confounding variable

In a scientific experiment, the outcome or response that is measured is known as the:

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Controlled variable

• Confounding variable

Is a procedure carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

• Science

• Watching YouTube

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

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Jonathan's data showed that household cockroaches moved away from raw cucumber slices.
Which step of the scientific method is this?

• Stating the problem

• Forming a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Drawing a  conclusion

Gather materials and follow a procedure

• Question

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Conclusion

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