1.3 Experiment Design Flashcards

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1
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How many steps of a hypothesis are there

A

2

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2
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What does step 1 of the hypothesis say

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Come up with a reason for the phenomenon

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3
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What does step 2 of the hypothesis say

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Write a testable statement (if, then, because)

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4
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What is the purpose of a control group

A

compares the data from the experimental group

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5
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What does the experimental group do

A

contains the independent variable

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6
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where are error bars located on graph

A

at the top portion of a bar graph

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what do error bars show

A

accuracy of data

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8
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how do error bars differ in graphs

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larger with larger data

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what is an example of a good hypothesis

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plant growth depends on the amount of nutrients it receives. If the amount of fertilizer is increased, then the plant’s growth in terms of it’s mass will also increase

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