Nature of Science

Question 1

variable placed on the X axis

Answer 1

independent variable

Question 2

variable placed on the Y axis

Answer 2

dependent variable

Question 3

the manipulated variable

Answer 3

independent variable

Question 4

the responding or measured variable

Answer 4

dependent variable

Question 5

collected during an experiment

Answer 5

data/observations

Question 6

a statement made prior to an investigation which may predict a relationship between 2 variables

Answer 6

hypothesis

Question 7

type of graph which shows relationships between 2 variables

Answer 7

line graph

Question 8

type of graph used to show number of students who prefer a certain type of music

Answer 8

bar graph

Question 9

type of graph which uses ranges of values on the X axis i

Answer 9

histogram

Question 10

a sugar pill or other “fake” treatment given to a control group

Answer 10

placebo

Question 11

Group being tested or receiving treatment

Answer 11

Experimental Group

Question 12

Group that does not receive the special treatment; used for comparison purposes.

Answer 12

Control Group

Question 13

An explanation of natural events supported by strong evidence gained through many experiments.

Answer 13

Theory

Question 14

Conditions kept the same between the experimental and control groups

Answer 14

Standardizing Variables or Constants

Question 15

Can you name at least 4 of the 7 Characteristics of a Good Experiment?

Answer 15

are repeatable/reproducible by other scientists and have similar results;have large sample size/many test subjects;test only 1 independent variable at a time;test the hypothesis stated and show whether it is supported or refuted; is objective, fair and unbiased; follows ethical and legal standards; are peer reviewd