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- 1. Multiple Choice
Tim and Moby intentionally changed the amount of water to determine if Moby was watering his plant too much. Amount of water is known as this type of variable.
Independent or Manipulated Variable
Independent or Dependent Variable
Dependent or Responding Variable
Controlled Variable
- 2. Multiple Choice
Tim and Moby observed the plants after a month to see which plant had the greatest growth. Plant growth is known as this type of variable because it depended or responded to the amount of water it received.
Independent or Manipulated Variable
Independent or Dependent Variable
Dependent or Responding Variable
Controlled Variable
- 3. Multiple Choice
Plant A did not receive any water, it is "untested" and only used for comparison. Plant A is known as the...
Independent Variable
Control Group
Experimental Group
Controlled Variables
- 4. Multiple Choice
In the experiment, "Plant Growth" the amount of sunlight is this type of variable because it remain the same OR unchanged.
Controlled Variable or Constant
Independent or Manipulated Variable
Dependent or Responding Variable
- 5. Multiple Choice
The independent variable is also known as the
Manipulated Variable
Responding Variable
Controlled Variable
- 6. Multiple Choice
The dependent variable is also known as the
Manipulated Variable
Responding Variable
Controlled Variable
- 7. Multiple Choice
The constants, which remain unchanged, are also known as the
Manipulated Variable
Responding Variable
Controlled Variables
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?onenonetwo or morehow ever many makes sense.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich variable depends on what is done at the beginning of an experiment?DependentIndependentControlFollowing
- 10. 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 growthColor of the plant's leaves
- 11. Multiple ChoiceSquidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the independent variable?The SongThe ReedThe Applause - 12. Multiple ChoiceMr. Krabbs is trying a new money making scheme. On Tuesdays he is selling his crabby patties on multicolored buns. He usually averages 25 customers per day. On Tuesdays he now averages 27 customers.
What was the dependent variable?The customersThe crabby pattyThe multicolored bunsThe number of customers - 13. Multiple ChoiceA hypothesis is part of the scientific method. True or False?FalseTrue
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.scientific methodrecipedata collectionmetric system
- 15. Multiple Choice
In a good hypothesis, you should see the words _____ then and will.
if
that
now
when
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich variable do you measure?IndependentDependent
- 17. Multiple Choice
In the question below, what is the independent variable? Question: Does adding dimples to car increase gas milage?
regular car
gas milage
dimpled car
the driver
- 18. Multiple Choice
Suppose you are doing an experiment. How can you know that the data is reliable?
perform the experiment one time
the data from the experiment is coming out similar
change the variable
- 19. Multiple Choice
Does study time affect the student's score on an test?
Use the table to answer the question.
Suppose you collected this data from students in your school. What is the independent variable in the study?
The Students
The Study Time
The Grade on the Quiz
- 20. Multiple Choice
What part of the experiment changes as a result of the independent variable? Analyze the data in the chart to find your answer.
The students
The study time
The grade on the quiz
- 21. Multiple Choice
Does study time affect the student's score on an test?
In your opinion what part of the experiment is being controlled?
The student responses
The time students study
The speed students answer questions
The questions on the test
- 22. 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
- 23. Multiple ChoiceIs this a testable question?
What types of apples grow in Missouri?YesNo - 24. Multiple ChoiceIs this a testable question?
How does talking to a plant affect a plants height?yesNo - 25. 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
- 26. 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
- 27. 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
- 28. 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
- 29. 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
- 30. Multiple Choice
How does the amount of yeast affect how high bread rises? What is the independent Variable?
amount of yeast
height the bread rises
- 31. Multiple Choice
How does adding cardio to one’s daily schedule affect their heart rate? What is the dependent Variable?
cardio
heart rate
- 32. Multiple ChoiceResearch that a scientist does to help them create their HYPOTHESIS, plan their EXPERIMENT and make sure it is SAFE.HypothesisProblem StatementData and ResultsBackground Knowledge/Research
- 33. Multiple Choice
This is the step of the scientific method where you record OBSERVATIONS in a DATA TABLE, and then make a GRAPH.
Hypothesis
Collecting and Analyzing Data
Procedure
Conclusion
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which step of the scientific method is in the WRONG place/order?
1. State the Problem/Ask a Question
2. Draw Conclusions
3. Make a Hypothesis
4. Plan and Do the Experiment
State the Problem/Ask a Question
Draw Conclusions
Make a Hypothesis
Plan and Do the Experiment
- 35. Multiple Choice
Factors in the experiment.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Variables
Control Variable
- 36. Multiple ChoiceMrs. LaRue wants to know which brand of paper towels is the strongest. In this experiment, what is the INDEPENDENT variable?StengthBrand of paper towelWeightEnvironment
- 37. Multiple ChoiceMrs. LaRue wants to know which brand of paper towels is the strongest. In this experiment, what is the DEPENDENT variable?StengthBrand of paper towelEnvironmentWeight
- 38. Multiple Choice
A scientist investigates the effect of carbon dioxide on plant height. The scientist grows plants in several closed containers. All the plants receive the same amounts of water and light, but the air in each container has a different amount of carbon dioxide. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
the amount of carbon dioxide in each container
the number of plants in each container
the amount of water provided to the plants
the height of each plant after a period of time
- 39. Multiple Choice
If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood.
What's the dependent variable?
amount of iron in your blood
amount of spinach you eat
you are
- 40. Multiple Choice
If the students study for my scientific method test, then they will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
Scientific Method
Studying
The students
Test score
- 41. Multiple Choice
Ms G wants to see if the type of fertilizer affects the height of a sunflower plant. What is the dependent variable?
type of fertilizer
height of the sunflower plant
amount of fertilizer
health of the sunflower plant
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThere are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?quantitativequalitative
- 43. Multiple ChoiceA series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.scientific methodrecipedata collectionmetric system
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhen experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?DependentIndependentControlCompound
- 45. Multiple ChoiceResearch Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive. What is the independent variable?Type of gasolinewhich car the gas is put intohow fast the car can drivehow much gas is put into the car
- 46. Multiple ChoiceA test is set up to test which brand of soda creates the biggest foam explosion when adding a Mentos candy. Three different sodas were tested. They measured the height of the foam eruption. What is the dependent variable?Brand of sodaNumber of mentos candies usedHeight of foam eruptionTemperature of soda
- 47. Multiple ChoiceThis scientific variable is graphed on the x-axis.DependentControl GroupIndependentConstant
- 48. Multiple ChoiceThe summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.conclusionproceduresmaterialsresponding variable
- 49. Multiple ChoiceObservations made during an experiment are called:dataproblemsconclusionsquestions
- 50. 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 are the controlled variables?Type of plant, amount of music, and sunlightWater, apple juice, milkPlant growth
- 51. Multiple ChoiceSquidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the dependent variable?The SongThe ReedThe Applause - 52. Multiple ChoiceIf I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?Scientific MethodStudyingIndependent variableTest score
- 53. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.TrueFalse
- 54. Multiple ChoiceShould experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?yesno
- 55. Multiple Choice
A set of step-by-step instructions is called a ______________________.
procedure
data
inquiry
hypothesis
- 56. Multiple ChoiceThe graph below shows atmospheric carbon dioxide levels since the year 1880.Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graphAtmospheric carbon dioxide levels are responsible for global temperature change.Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been rising at about the same rate for the past century.Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have remained the same over the past century.Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been rising at an increasingly higher rate as the past century has progressed.
- 57. Multiple ChoiceThis is the last step in the scientific methodDraw a conclusionRecord your data as resultsShare what you have learned with othersCollaborate with others
- 58. Multiple ChoiceButter bean seeds were placed in dishes lined with moist paper towel for 5 days at different temperatures & germination was measured. Which of the following is the independent variable?Number of seedsTimeTemperatureType of seed
- 59. Multiple ChoiceChoose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:
Question: Why is my room warmer during the day than at night?Sunlight is making my room warmer.Mr. Rivas has the heat turned on in the morning.If I close my blinds during the day, then my room will be cooler because sunlight cant get in.Sunlight actually cools down a room. - 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the dependent variable in this graph?Hours workedDollars earnedTotal incomeDollars earned per hour
- 61. Multiple ChoiceChoose the accurate independent (I) and dependent (D) variables.I - total cost
D - mowing timeI - mowing time
D - total costI - lawnmowers purchased
D - number of lawnsI - number of lawns
D - lawnmowers purchased - 62. Multiple ChoiceWhy is eating junk food bad for your health?testablenontestable
- 63. Multiple ChoiceHow does the surface on which a car moves affect how fast it goes?testablenontestable
- 64. Multiple Choice
Tiffany was investigating how fast it took Hayden to react to different sounds. Identify the dependent variable.
different sounds
how much time it took Hayden to react
Hayden
the trumpet playing over and over
- 65. Multiple Choice
What is the dependent variable? Plant growth may be affected by the color of the light.
plant growth
water amount
fertilizer
color of light
- 66. Multiple Choice
What is the independent variable? Does T.V. time affect the reading scores of 4th graders?
T.V time
reading scores
grade of student
time outside
- 67. Multiple Choice
What is the dependent variable? Lemon trees receiving the most water produced the most lemons.
amount of water
type of soil
number of lemons
location
- 68. Multiple Choice
Independent Variable is Air Pollution
Dependent Variable is health of birds
A possible hypothesis would be ______.
If the health of birds then the air pollution
If Air Pollution is increased then the health of birds will decrease
Does pollution help birds?
If birds health gets better then air pollution got worse
- 69. Multiple Choice
It is thought that chocolate causes acne. A possible hypothesis for chocolate and pimples would be _______.
Does the amount of chocolate affect the number of pimples?
If more chocolate is eaten then there will be more pimples.
If you have more pimples then you will eat chocolate.
number of pimples
- 70. Multiple Choice
Identify one controlled variable:
The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive.
The type of bean seed
The amount of water provided daily
Who is conducting the experiment
How tall they grow by the end of the experiment
- 71. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the independent variable:
The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive.The bean seedThe amount of water provided dailyThe amount of sunlight they're exposed to dailyHow tall they grow by the end of the experiment - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags