Scientific+Methods+&+Vocabulary+Study+Guide+for+the+Quiz

We have been learning about how to approach questions like a scientist. Now it is time to see what you know. The quiz will have two parts.

__Part 1__ You will be given two descriptions of scientific experiments and asked to fill in an experimental design diagram for each - writing a question, making a hypothesis, identifying the independent and dependent variables, levels, control, trials and constants. This is exactly what we did in class both together and independently. Be sure to look over the examples we did together.

__Part 2__ This section is more about vocabulary. Here is what you need to know:
 * 1) What is the difference between the independent variable and dependent variable?
 * 2) How are the IV and DV //related//?
 * 3) What makes a good hypothesis?
 * 4) Why is it necessary to have constants (controlled variables)?
 * 5) What is a control? How can you identify which group is your control?
 * 6) What does it mean to have different "levels" of your independent variable?
 * 7) What is an experimental trial? What is the minimum amount you should have?
 * 8) Why is it important to run several trials?
 * 9) What is an observation?
 * 10) What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?
 * 11) What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

__How can you "study" for the quiz?__ Find someone to study with you!!! Have a friend or family member quiz you. Review the slideshows/notes on the wiki. Make flash cards with questions on one side and answers on the other. Go over your Do Nows. Go over the Experimental Design Reference handout I gave you. Go over the practice experimental design diagrams we did in class.

Email me lbauman@aisdhaka.org or Ms. Quick wquick@aisdhaka.org if you have questions.