Q
Name:_______________________________________
Study Guide for Quiz on Friday, May 11th
Quiz will be over Vocabulary and Identifying
Variables in an experiment.
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Identify the Variables in each experiment.
1) Students watched a cartoon either alone or with others and then rated how funny they found the
cartoon to be.
Independent Variable:_________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________
Control Variables:____________________________________________________________
2) A comprehension test was given to students after they had studied textbook material either in
silence or with the television turned on.
Independent Variable:_________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________
Control Variables:____________________________________________________________
3) A class of 5th graders are will determine if a paper airplane with longer wings will fly farter than
one with shorter wings.
Independent Variable:_________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________
Control Variables:___________________________________________________________
Match the Science Fair term with its definition.
Abstract
A
The problem you are solving in your experiment. It describes the
reason for the experiment.
Purpose
B
A step-by-step detailed plan for your science experiment.
Hypothesis
C
The change that happens because of the independent variable. It
is what you will measure or observe.
Materials
D
Everything the experimenter will keep the same in an experiment
– they do not change.
Procedure
E
Detailed, written account of what happened during your project.
Independent Variable
F
Graphs, tables, charts, and photos that show and explain what
happened during your experiment.
Dependent Variable
G
This is an educated guess about how things work: "If______(I do
this)______, then_______(this) will happen."
Control Variable
H Explains how your project might be used in the real world.
Data and Results
I
Application
J
Conclusion
K
Log Notebook
L
Types of supplies and equipment you will need to complete your
science fair project.
A summary of the solution to your problem. It may prove or
disprove your hypothesis.
The one change an experimenter makes. (Hint: starts with
letter "I" . "I" am changing this one thing)
Brief summary that explains your project. This will be at the
beginning of the report and on your display board.