A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
data
theory
hypothesis
fact
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
dependent variable
independent variable
data
control group
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
hypothesis
question/problem
procedures
conclusion
4. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
An 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, the independent variable is ...
The type of plant
The amount of sunlight
The type of music
The type of liquid
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
conclusion
procedures
materials
responding variable
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
answer
experiment
problem
safety check
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate. What is the dependent variable?
heart rate
type of exercise
amount of exercise
time of day exercise occurs
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Observations made during an experiment are called:
data
problems
conclusions
questions
9. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
On what axis should the independent variable always be?
X
Y
10. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
An 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 sunlight
Water, apple juice, milk
Plant growth
11. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
An 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, the independent variable is ...
The type of plant
The amount of sunlight
The type of music
The type of liquid
12. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
data
theory
hypothesis
fact
13. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist.
dependent variable
independent variable
data
control group
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When making an observation, you must use...
Only Sight
Smell & Touch
ALL 5 Senses
Only Taste
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
During this step of the scientific method, a scientist would gather background information.
Hypothesis
Research
Observation
Experiment
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The dependent variable in an experiment is what you ________________.
Change
Measure
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The independent variable is what you _______ during an experiment.
change
do not change
measure
count
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When writing an aim, you always start with the word:
I
The
To
It
19. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The section where you answer the hypothesis is the: