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A __________ is an if...then... statement based on evidence.

How many variables should a scientist test at once?

Esling-Scientific Method Review

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A really quick review of vocab before we take the test.

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How many variables should a scientist test at once?
4
2
1
3
2
A __________ is an if...then... statement based on evidence.
Hypothesis
Prediction
Conclusion
Guess
3
The difference between a law and theory is:
A law is the "why"; theory is the "how"
A law is the "what"; theory is the "why"
A law is more strong, theories are just theories
They are the same thing
4
The dependent variable in an experiment is:
Measured by the scientists
Changed by the scientists
Left alone by the scientists
5
Which is NOT a characteristic of life?
Maintaining homeostasis
Being made of cells
Movement
Growth & reproduction
6
In an experiment, a control is...
Changed like the other variables
Not usually used
Left alone
Made fun of
7
In an experiment, you collect
Research
Hypothesis
Data
Conclusion
8
An inference is...
The same as an observation
Something you see directly
The same as a hypothesis
A prediction based on prior knowledge
9
Which of the following best describes an independent variable?
The variable that remains constant
The variable that is dependent on other variables
The variable that acts alone
The variable the scientist changes
10
Which of the following is NOT part of the scientific method?
Analysis
Hypothesis
Experimenting
Guessing