Practice - Experimental Method
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Practice Questions
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What is an experimental method?
💡 Hint: Think about what scientists do in a lab.
Define independent variable.
💡 Hint: It is what the experimenter changes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the experimental method involve?
💡 Hint: Think about how scientists measure the impact of different factors.
True or False: The dependent variable is what is manipulated in an experiment.
💡 Hint: Remember which variable changes and which one is measured.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an experiment to test whether different lighting conditions in a classroom can enhance student focus. Outline your independent variable, dependent variable, and control measures.
💡 Hint: Think about what you can keep constant while changing one thing.
Critically evaluate the following experiment: Researchers found no change in student performance regardless of sleep. Discuss potential flaws in their experimental design.
💡 Hint: Consider what improvements could yield more accurate results.
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