10 questions
Thomas soaked six different kinds of seeds in water for 24 hours. Then he planted the seeds in soil at a depth of 1 cm. He used the same amount of water, light, and heat for each kind of seed.
Identifying the Problem
experimenting
stating a conclusion
forming a hypothesis
Angela’s experiment proved that earthworms move away from light.
stating a conclusion
experimenting
forming a hypothesis
identifying a problem
Experiment #1:
One tank of goldfish is fed the normal amount of food once a day, a second tank is fed twice a day, and a third tank four times a day during a six week study. The fish's weight is recorded daily.
Kind of fish (gold fish)?
Constant Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Experiment #1:
One tank of goldfish is fed the normal amount of food once a day, a second tank is fed twice a day, and a third tank four times a day during a six week study. The fish's weight is recorded daily.
Fish's weight?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable
Experiment #1:
One tank of goldfish is fed the normal amount of food once a day, a second tank is fed twice a day, and a third tank four times a day during a six week study. The fish's weight is recorded daily.
Number of times the fish were fed?
Constant Variable
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Lying in bed you notice that you get cold every time your brother opens the door. This is most closely associated with which part of the scientific method?
Making an obsevation
Stating a conclusion
Testing the Hypothesis
Making a Hypothesis
What is the third step in conducting a scientific investigation?
formulating a hypothesis
identifying a problem
making a conclusion
recording data
Conclusion must be based on true results of the experiment.
True
False
How is a hypothesis tested?
by graphing
by experimenting
by inferring
by making a conclusion
Alexander wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers, and stems.
Identifying the Problems
Experimenting
Forming a Hypothesis
Stating a conclusion