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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.changekeep the sameexperiment withinvestigate
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe variable that you measure is the -IVDVConstantRepeated Trial
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe variables in an experiment that stay the same are the -IVDVConstants
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?heart ratetype of exerciseamount of exercisetime of day exercise occurs
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?onetwothreeas many as possible
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIs this a testable question?
What types of apples grow in Missouri?YesNo - 7. Multiple ChoiceIs this a testable question?
How does talking to a plant affect a plants height?yesNo - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a hypothesis?A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.A hypothesis is an educated guess.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat step does every scientific experiment begin with?hypothesisquestion/problemproceduresconclusion
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy do we want to test one variable at a time?Because it is hard to setup a data table with moreTo know what is causing the changesIt is what has always been doneNo one really knows
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.Diameter of the ballForce acting on the ballHeight that the ball bouncesHeight from which the ball is dropped
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAn experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?Type of plantWater, apple juice, milkPlant growth
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?Distance traveled by the ballHeight of the rampMass of the ball
- 14. Multiple ChoiceMr. S set 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 ballHeight of the rampMass of the ball
- 15. Multiple ChoiceMr. S normally uses praise as a reward to train his dog. He wants to know the best way to train his dog, so he sets up an experiment to find out if there is a better way to get his dog to respond to commands. What is his independent variable?Type of rewardPraiseType of dogAmount of time the dog follows commands
- 16. Multiple ChoiceMr. S normally uses praise as a reward to train his dog. He wants to know the best way to train his dog, so he sets up an experiment to find out if there is a better way to get his dog to respond to commands. What is his dependent variable?Type of rewardPraiseType of dogAmount of time the dog follows commands
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow does the amount of yeast affect how high bread rises?independentdependent
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow does adding cardio to one’s daily schedule affect their heart rate?independentdependent
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