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What does the independent variable represent in an experiment?
What does the independent variable represent in an experiment?
Which step of the scientific method involves drawing conclusions based on data?
Which step of the scientific method involves drawing conclusions based on data?
What is the purpose of having a control group in an experiment?
What is the purpose of having a control group in an experiment?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to improve experimental results?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to improve experimental results?
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In the scientific method, what should follow after formulating a hypothesis?
In the scientific method, what should follow after formulating a hypothesis?
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Study Notes
Lab Safety
- Know the general rules
Scientific Method and Experimental Design
- Ask a question
- Do background research
- Make a hypothesis
- Conduct experiments
- Analysis
- Conclusion
Importance/Steps
- The outline of an experiment
- Hypothesis
- Prediction before the experiment
- Independent variable vs Dependent Variable
- The independent variable is what the scientist changes (x-axis)
- The dependent variable is what responds to the independent variable (y-axis)
- Control vs Experimental
- Control group is the one that does not receive the treatment (used as a comparison)
- Experimental group receives the treatment
- Hypothesis
- How to improve experiments
- Increase sample size
- Strategy of measuring/keeping track
- Control and Experimental group present
- Peer review
- Repeat experiment
- Basic Measurement
- Ruler measurement
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Test your knowledge on lab safety rules and the steps of the scientific method. This quiz covers everything from formulating hypotheses to understanding independent and dependent variables. Assess your understanding of how to design and conduct effective experiments.