Scientific Method

Question 1

Factors or constants that could change, but you purposely keep the same during an experiment.

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Controlled Variable

Question 2

Begins an investigation/experiment with only one variable - Shows relationship between IV & DV.

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Testable question

Question 3

This factor is changed on purpose. Also known as manipulated variable.

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Independent Variable

Question 4

A prediction about the answer to a scientific question

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Hypothesis

Question 5

A prediction about the answer to a question

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Hypothesis

Question 6

The vertical axis that identifies the dependent variable on a graph.

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Y- axis

Question 7

Facts (can be observations/data)

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Evidence

Question 8

Information (evidence, observations) gathered during an experiment

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Data

Question 9

Each set of repeated data. At least 3 should be conducted to be considered valid.

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Trials

Question 10

Representative portion of the total number of items studied

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Sample

Question 11

Something that is given up when you choose one alternative over another

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Trade-off

Question 12

A factor that may affect the results of an experiment.

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Variable

Question 13

A factor/outcome that is measured. It changes because the Independent Variable (IV) changes.

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Dependent Variable

Question 14

Type of observation made using NUMBERS

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Quatitative

Question 15

Experiment or fair test where only one variable is changed & the rest controlled

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Controlled Scientific Experiment

Question 16

Statement of the experimental results

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Conclusion

Question 17

An investigation that is accurate and dependable. Repeated trails produce similar results.

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Valid

Question 18

Type of observation/data made using your senses

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Qualitative

Question 19

The steps that scientists take to solve problems

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Scientific Method

Question 20

An explanation of your observations

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Inference

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