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The results of an experiment that were changed by the independent variable is called....
Analyzing data
Identifiying the question
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable
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Which of the following is a list of properties of a good experiement?
Conditions are the same, subjects are similar
Can't reproduce it, Conditions the same
2 experimental groups, subjects are not similar
Subjects are similar, 2 control groups
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What is data?
Measurements
All of these
Observations
Information
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The ______________variable cause the ______________ variable to change?
independent, dependent
dependent, independent
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What is the scientific method?
An orangized process to find answer to questions.
an educated guess
How you describe your hypothesis
Observations you make about the world
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What is the independent variable: Lemon trees recieving the most water produce larger lemons.
The water
The lemon trees
The lemons
larger
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How many independent variables can be present in an experiement?
As many as you want
3
1
None
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What is the dependent variable: The amount you study will make a positive affect on your test.
Affect
Amount
Test
Amount you study
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Why can't scientists be totally sure about his/her scientific theory?
The don't have all the answers.
He/she can!
Their theory is based on evidence we have right now.
They don't know what they are talking about.
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When do scientist communicate their results with the world?
After they have done the experiement.
Anytime they are ready
When they have gotten reproducable results
They NEVER communicate their results
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During which step do you test your hypothesis?
Identifying the problem
Performing the experiement
Creating the experiement
Modifying the experiment
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What is an inference?
A conclusion based on facts
Something that is proven
Something that depends on a person's values
A conclusion based on opinion
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What is always the first step of the scientific method?
Modifying your experiement
Making a hypothesis
Identifying the problem
Performing the experiement
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Which group will get the independent variable?
Control Group
Experiemental Group
The largest group
Examined Group
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What step can be described as rewriting your procedure to address a flaw in the experiement?
Identifying the problem
Making a hypothesis
Analyzing Data
Modifying the experiement
