Term | Definition |
Which aspect of the scientific method must be testable & falsifiable? | Hypothesis |
What is the dependent variable for this Hypothesis? Students will run faster on a gravel path than on the road. | The speed that students run |
When making a graph, which variable is shown on the X axis? | the Independent or Manipulated Variable |
What is the recommended number of variables for a controlled experiment? | One |
What are the the variables called that are kept the same between your control and experimental groups? | Controlled variables |
What is the independent variable for this Question? Will drinking Mountain Dew make you grow taller? | Whether or not you are drinking Mountain Dew |
Which variable is the measured result for the change? | Dependent or Responding Variable |
Which variable does the scientist change? | Independent or Manipulated Variable |
What is wrong with this hypothesis? Cow manure will make corn grow better. | 'Better' is not measureable. 'Taller' would be measureable. |
In a lab write-up, where are your results summarized? | In the conclusion |
What is the first step to an experiment? | Observation or Problem identified |
What term refers to your prediction for an experiment? | Hypothesis |
When making a graph, which variable is shown on the X axis? | the Independent or Manipulated Variable |
What do we call the experiment that is used for comparison, to show whether a change has occurred? | Control or Control Group |