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A controlled experiment is an experiment in which

The pieces of information collected during an experiment are called.

[2.1] The Scientific Method

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1
The pieces of information collected during an experiment are called.
data
conclusions.
variables.
predictions.
2
A controlled experiment is an experiment in which
variables are changed to get the desired result.
the variables are allowed to change.
a laboratory is utilized.
everything is held constant except the variable being tested
3
A kid wonders why a certain fern grows only near maple trees. Identify possible hypothesis.
Other species of ferns grow near many species of trees.
Because it absorbs nutrients produced by the trees
Why does this fern species grow only under maple trees?
The ferns grow from seeds produced by the maple tree.
4
When using experimental methods, scientists base most of their questions on
.controls.
experiments.
observations.
hypotheses.
5
Which of the following activities is not a part of the experimental method?
creating hypotheses by guessing
testing hypotheses with experiments
communicating results.
making observations
6
The primary purpose of the experimental method is to
solve problems.
publish theories.
make observations.
design experiments.
7
Which choice is a scientist least likely to take after drawing conclusions?
Ask a new question.
Publish the results of the experiment.
Repeat the experiment.
Form a new hypothesis.
8
In addition to being a possible answer to a question, a scientific hypothesis must be
repeatable.
published.
testable.
correct.