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Match each step in the scientific method with the correct example. Sam compares

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Question

Match each step in the scientific method with the correct example.

Sam compares the differences in his test scores for the two study methods ( studying alone vs studying in a group) by using his original prediction that group study practice would be more effective than independent study.

Sam notices that when he studies in a group, he remembers the material better than when he studies alone.

Sam predicts that studying with a group of fellow students will lead to higher test scores than his studying alone.

Sam reviews the current literature and takes notes regarding the differences between group and individual study methods in terms of effectiveness on grades.

Sam places his test scores into two categories – one for group studying, and one for independent studying – and finds the mean (average) score for both groups. He then reviews these mean scores to see which is higher, and by how much.

Sam develops a plan to prepare for taking three different exams by working with a group of fellow students, and then he prepares for three other exams by himself. For each test, he then records his test scores.

Sam compares the differences in his test scores for the two study methods ( studying alone vs studying in a group) by using his original prediction that group study practice would be more effective than independent study.

Answer 1Choose...Conducts an experimentCompare conclusions to hypothesisAnalyze the dataObservationHypothesisBackground Research

Sam notices that when he studies in a group, he remembers the material better than when he studies alone.

Answer 2Choose...Conducts an experimentCompare conclusions to hypothesisAnalyze the dataObservationHypothesisBackground Research

Sam predicts that studying with a group of fellow students will lead to higher test scores than his studying alone.

Answer 3Choose...Conducts an experimentCompare conclusions to hypothesisAnalyze the dataObservationHypothesisBackground Research

Sam reviews the current literature and takes notes regarding the differences between group and individual study methods in terms of effectiveness on grades.

Answer 4Choose...Conducts an experimentCompare conclusions to hypothesisAnalyze the dataObservationHypothesisBackground Research

Sam places his test scores into two categories – one for group studying, and one for independent studying – and finds the mean (average) score for both groups. He then reviews these mean scores to see which is higher, and by how much.

Answer 5Choose...Conducts an experimentCompare conclusions to hypothesisAnalyze the dataObservationHypothesisBackground Research

Sam develops a plan to prepare for taking three different exams by working with a group of fellow students, and then he prepares for three other exams by himself. For each test, he then records his test scores.

Answer 6Choose...Conducts an experimentCompare conclusions to hypothesisAnalyze the dataObservationHypothesisBackground Research

Explanation / Answer

1. Compare conclusions to hypothesis

2. Observation

3. Hypothesis

4. Background Research

5. Analyse the data

6. Conducts an experiment