Introductory Quiz

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

Making educated guesses or predictions based on evidence that must be tested through experimentation to establish credibility

Generally follow an “if…….., then…….”

Question 2

Variable

Answer 2

Something that can change or vary during an experiment

Question 3

Controlled experiment

Answer 3

A test where only one variable is purposely changed to determine what effect it has on another variable

Question 4

Independent variable

Answer 4

Also known as the cause

The variable that is purposely changed by the experimenter

Question 5

Dependant variable

Answer 5

Also known as the behaviour

The behaviour being observed or measured in your experiment

Question 6

Constants

Answer 6

Any possible independent variable that is kept constant on purpose

Question 7

Control

Answer 7

The measured behaviour when no change or cause is implemented

Question 8

Trial

Answer 8

A group or set of tests in an experiment. Each trial has its own independent variable

Question 9

Rep

Answer 9

The multiple tests within a trial