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HiSET - Scientific Method

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A hypothesis that has been proven many times is called a
Contention
Theory
Trial
Fact
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Which is not true when evidence supports a hypothesis in one experiment?
It helps us create a generalization.
It helps us predict future results.
It proves the hypothesis was correct.
It suggests an explanation.
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Which is not a factor of an experiment?
Control variable
Independent (experimental) variable
Hypothesis
Dependent variable
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A dependent variable
Changes because of the independent (experimental) variable
Changes because of the control variable
Never changes
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An independent (experimental) variable is
Purposely changed
Purposely kept the same
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Things that we see, hear, or smell are called
Observations
Hypotheses
Experiments
Variables
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Why is it necessary to have random assignments in experiments?
To support the hypothesis
To get a fair outcome
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A hypothesis is NOT
Proof
A tentative explanation
An educated guess
A contention
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An investigation begins with
An experiment
A conclusion
A hypothesis
A research question
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Data in a table is an example of
A research question
A control variable
Evidence from an experiment
A hypothesis
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A control variable is
Purposely changed
Purposely kept the same
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An assumption is
Something believed to be true & important to the experiment
Something believed to be false and not important