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The process used for experimentation
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I put 3 plants in 3 different windows to test how the amount of light affects the growth of plants. What is the IV?
Plant Growth
The amount of water
The amount of light
None of the these
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A possible explanation that can be tested by further observations or experimentation.
Theory
Law
Ethics
Hypothesis
3
Detailed records of observations or gathered information.
Inference
Constant
Data
Observations
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Data that uses numbers that can be measured or counted:
Qualitative
Quantitative
5
The factor that is being observed and changes in response to the independent variable/what you measure
Controlled Variable
Constant
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
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The condition being deliberately changed by the scientist-what "I" change
Dependent variable
Factor
Independent variable
controlled variable
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I put 3 plants in 3 different windows to test how the amount of light affects the growth of plants. What is the control?
Amount of Water
None of these
Plant Growth
Amount of Light
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The caterpillar weighs 4 grams.
Qualitative
Quantitative
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The body of knowledge based on the study of the natural world.
Theory
Law
Science
Ethics
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A testable explanation of a situation:
Inference
Observation
Conclusion
Hypothesis
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Group receiving the factor being tested and is exposed to the independent variable.
Experimental group
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Control group
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Her hair smells like it's been freshly washed.
Qualitative
Quantitative
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The group that doesn't receive the factor being tested and is the standard that is used for comparison.
Independent Variable
Experimental group
Dependent variable
Control group
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I put 3 plants in 3 different windows to test how the amount of light affects the growth of plants. What is the DV?
The amount of light
Plant Growth
None of these
the amount of water
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Factor that remains fixed during the experiment and is the same for all groups.
Constant (controlled variable)
Independent variable
Experimental group
Dependent variable
