Name of members: Billones, Cabigas, Domato, Estavillo, Galano, Moldez, Pamlas, Fajardo

Year & Section: 11-SYMPATHY Date Submitted: October 2, 2019

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The Scientific Method Test

Define the following terms: (5pts)
1. scientific method –
a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in
systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of
hypotheses.
2. independent variable – variable that stands alone
3. dependent variable- variable that depends on other factors
4. testable questions- questions that can be answered through hands-on investigation by the one
conducting the experiment
5. hypothesis questions- questions that detest the hypothesis, that can either prove or disprove.

Application: (10pts)
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.

6. What is the independent variable? Recipe and Ingredients used.

7. What is the dependent variable? Amount of Baking Soda.

8. What are 2 things that must remain constant for this experiment?

 Oven Temperature

 Ingredients that are added.

9. Write a testable question for this experiment. What will be the effect of the amount of baking powder to the

cookies when baked?

 10. Write a hypothesis for this experiment.

If… more baking powder is added to the recipe,

Then… the cookies will rise even more

Because… the main purpose of baking powder is to make baked goods rise.

Short Answer: (6pts)

1. List the steps to the scientific method.

* Ask Questions/Observations

*Research

*Formulate Hypothesis

* Perform Experiment

* Analyze Data

* Draw Conclusions.

Application: Match the letter to the correct step of the scientific method. (12pts)
E. Ask a testable question A. Adding calcium and magnesium to the animal food did increase
the animal’s growth. The hypothesis is supported.

F. Gather information/ Research B. Procedure:

1. Locate 2 puppies from the same litter that are similar in size
2. Feed one animal food with minerals for 1 month.
3. Feed the other animal food without minerals for 1 month.
4. Calculate the average growth of each puppy.
C 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.
B. Conduct an experiment Average growth over 1 month period
Food with minerals 10% growth increase
Food without minerals 5% growth increase
D. Analyze the results E. Does adding minerals to an animal’s food affect their growth?

A. Draw conclusions F. Notes: (WebMD)

 Calcium is essential for bone growth
 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: (Highlight your answer – 2pts)
a. If I add 5 hour energy to my breakfast, then I might go crazy during school.

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.

Determine which of the following is the best example of a testable question:

(Highlight your answer – 2pts)
a. What kind of food does a plant need to grow?

b. Does the amount of light a plant gets affect its growth?

c. How does light help a plant grow?

d. Why are plants green?

True or False? (5pts)

True Testable questions contain a cause and effect relationship.

False Most people use the scientific method in their everyday lives.

False The purpose of an experiment is to prove the hypothesis true.

False There should only be two independent variables in an experiment.

True A scientist examining the area mold spores is collecting qualitative data.

Make observations & inferences: (4pts)

 Make two observations about the above picture.

1. The water washed away the cars from the road.

2. The bridge that separated the shore from the highway is destroyed by the water.
Make two inferences about the above picture.

1. A tsunami might’ve occurred.

2. The tsunami might’ve occurred in Japan since Japan is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, and it is also
part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Evaluate Data & Research: (4pts)

Claim: More people get injured from skateboarding

than any other sport.

Is there evidence to support this claim? Why or why not?

No, there should be supporting evidence/claims such as articles containing
injured athletes from different sports.

Can you think of reasons why someone would not agree with this claim?
From the data they’ve gathered, more people actually get injured when
playing Ice Hockey, more than Basketball and Skateboarding. In fact,
Skateboarding have the least percentage of injuries.

The scientific method in our everyday lives:

Reflect on how people use the scientific method in their everyday lives. Create a scenario or scene where a non-
scientist is applying the scientific method in an everyday situation. Be sure to explain the situation clearly,
identifying all steps of the scientific method. (10pts)

1. Baking or Cooking.

 Hypothesis- When baking or cooking, we always wonder how long we will cook it for. (If I
bake this for n minutes then…)
 We are able to check the hypothesis by checking it after the time we have allotted it to cook.
 We are to analyze results after the time we’ve allotted. For example 10 minutes. (After 10
minutes, the cookies are burnt. Or after 10 minutes, the cookies are perfect!)

2. Playing Video Games.

 Hypothesis- (If I open this door then I’ll be able to get the treasure)
 We are to test the hypothesis by entering the said door in the video game.
  Analyze results based on what happened. (There was a monster instead of treasure inside the
door)

3. Drinking Coffee

 Observation: Seeing steam from the hot water.

 Question: Is the coffee too hot to drink as of the moment?
 Hypothesis: If there is steam coming from the coffee, then it must be hot.
 Experiment: Touch the mug to feel the warmth of the coffee.
 Analyzing data: If the mug is not burning hot, it is safe to drink.
 Conclusion: The coffee may be drank.

4. Toasting Bread

 Observation: Toaster won’t toast the bread.

 Question: Why didn’t my bread get toasted?
 Hypothesis: The outlet is broken
 Experiment: Plug the toaster to a different outlet.
 Analyzing data: Plugging the toaster to a different outlet worked.
 Conclusion: My bread toasts! Therefore the first outlet is broken.

5. Switching on the Lights

 Observation: The light doesn’t flick.
 Question: Why didn’t the light turn on?
 Hypothesis: If the light didn’t turn out then it’s because of a faulty switch, or the light bulb itself
has burn out.
 Experiment: Switch on different lights around the house or try the light bulb itself in a different
socket.
 Conclusion: If the light didn’t turn on at the different socket, then there’s no electricity around
the house. (If the light bulb worked at a different socket, then the 1st socket is faulty)

6. Charging Cell phones

 Observation: My phone isn’t charging when plugged in to an outlet.

 Question: Why isn’t my phone charging?
 Hypothesis: If my phone didn’t charge then it’s because of the faulty charging cord.
 Experiment: Try different charging wires.
 Conclusion: If the phone charged with a different charging cable, then the original charging
cable is faulty. (Hypothesis proven)