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Scientific Method Test Study Guide
Scientific Method Test Study Guide
1. scientific method
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2. independent variable
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3. dependent variable
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4. testable questions
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5. hypothesis
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Application:
Marcie is trying a new cookie recipe. She wants to see if the amount of baking powder she uses
will make the cookies rise more. She makes three batches of cookies and changes the amount of
baking powder for each batch.
8. What are 2 things that must remain constant for this experiment?
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Short Answer:
Application: Match the letter to the correct step of the scientific method.
Ask a testable question A. Adding calcium and magnesium to the animal food did increase
the animal’s growth. The hypothesis is supported.
Form a hypothesis
C. If small doses of calcium and magnesium are added to animal
food, then the animal’s growth will increase because calcium
and magnesium are important minerals for growing.
D.
Conduct an experiment Average growth over 1 month period
Food with minerals 10% growth increase
Distance traveled
Magnesium is important for more than 300 chemical reactions in the body
that keep it working properly (about ½ of magnesium in body is found in
bones)
Determine the best example of a hypothesis:
b. I think that 5 hour energy will help me stay awake in class. They say it has caffeine so it
might keep me awake.
c. If I add 5 hour energy to my breakfast routine, then I my heart rate will increase
because 5 hour energy is full of caffeine.
True or False?
___________ Most people use the scientific method in their everyday lives.
___________ A scientist examining the area mold spores is collecting qualitative data.
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Can you think of reasons why someone would not agree with this
claim?
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