UNIT 2: Experimental Design

State Standards Addressed

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SPI 0807.Inq.1

Design a simple experimental procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables.

 

SPI 0807.Inq.2

Select tools and procedures needed to conduct a moderately complex experiment.

Skills Assessed 

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Skill 802.1: 

Define experiment and hypothesis. Explain relationship between hypothesis and experiment.

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Skill 802.2: 

Define independent/dependent variable.  Given a hypothesis, identify independent and  dependent variables.   Determine which experiment is appropriate for the hypothesis.

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Skill 802.3: 

Distinguish between experimental setup and control setup.   Explain why a control setup is needed.