control/constant variable

The part of the experiment that remains the same.

The thing that changes because of what you change.

Which sentence below could be added to Step 5 to explain the importance of this step?

Whether or not your hypothesis is correct.

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Scientific Method - the basics

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The basic information needed to understand the scientific method

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Which step of the scientific method involves performing tests?
step 4
step 2
step 3
step 1
2
control/constant variable
The part of the experiment that causes reactions.
The part of the experiment that remains the same.
The part of the experiment that you change.
The part of the experiment that changes because of you.
3
What happened when you did an experiment.
result
question
variable
conclusion
4
If you follow the scientific method, you must form a hypothesis _______ performing experiments.
before
initially
during
after
5
Dependent variable
The thing that changes because of what you change.
The thing that you change in an experiment.
The thing that remains the same in an experiment.
The thing that depends on the location of the experiment.
6
A summary of what happened in an experiment with an explanation why.
conclusion
hypothesis
results
independent variable
7
"...taking a good look at your results." What does good mean in this sentence?
good (noun): help or advantage
good (adjective): high-quality
good (adjective): respectable and nice
good (noun): item for sale
8
A test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true.
gathering data
observation
conclusion
experiment
9
To watch and see something happening.
disbelief
conclusion
ignoring
observation
10
The part of the experiment that I change. The thing being manipulated (changed by a person)
independent variable
constant variable
dependent variable
experimental variable
11
An educated guess that can be proven.
constant
hypothesis
experiment
independent variable
12
Which sentence below could be added to Step 5 to explain the importance of this step?
Information collection is a crucial step.
The answer may even be evident in your observations.
Whether or not your hypothesis is correct.
This is the most scientific step

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