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Designing an Experiment: Analyzing Results and Hypothesis Testing

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What is a key characteristic of a scientist?

They only consider data from their own experiments
They never change their mind about an idea
They always trust the opinions of respected leaders
They make decisions based on evidence obtained from experiments or observations (correct)

What is the main purpose of the Explain phase in the 5E instructional method?

To evaluate student understanding of the topic
To provide students with a clear explanation of the topic (correct)
To encourage students to explore a topic
To introduce a new concept to students

What is the role of observation in the scientific process?

To design an experiment
To gather data and evidence (correct)
To develop a hypothesis
To draw conclusions

What is a key aspect of the Elaboration phase in the 5E instructional method?

Students apply what they have learned to real-world scenarios (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of experimentation in the scientific process?

To test a hypothesis and gather data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a scientist's approach to evidence?

They are open to changing their understanding with new evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the instructor wants students to reconsider dropping the class?

There are students on the waiting list (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cards students worked on last Tuesday?

To identify as scientists (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the instructor do with the feedback from students?

Reached out to almost all the students who provided feedback (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the instructor's attitude towards students who have concerns about the class?

Open to feedback (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the instructor's comment about the waiting list?

There are students who want to take the class (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the instructor's message?

Encouraging (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a control in a scientific experiment?

To provide a baseline for comparison (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to state a prediction in an experiment?

If I manipulate this, then that will be affected (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

To be changed to observe its effect (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

The variable that is being measured and tested (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting up an experiment?

To test a hypothesis and draw a conclusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

The dependent variable is changed by the independent variable (D) Signup and view all the answers

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