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The information recorded during an experiment is called....
Constants
Data
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observations that use numerical value (numbers)
Qualitative
Quantitative
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Identify the dependent variable (DV) in the question:
Does adding fertilizer to soil affect the organisms in the soil?
the location of the soil
number of organisms in the soil
the amount of fetilizer added
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This statement predicts the outcome, must be testable, and is usually written as an “ If…, then…” statement.
Hypothesis
Conclusion
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These graphs are suitable for comparing values for
different
things, such as the average numbers
Bar Graphs
Circle Graph
Line Graphs
Pie Charts
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These graphs are used to show parts of a whole, such as the percent
Data Charts
Line Graphs
Circle Graphs
Bar Graphs
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These graphs useful for showing changes over time
Bar Graphs
Circle Charts
Line Graphs
Pie Charts
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All factors of the experiment that are the same in all experimental groups
Constants
Controls
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The Variable that is CHANGED in the experiment
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
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Identify one constant for this experiment:
Which is the best food to feed pet mice?
the amount of food
the final mass of each mouse
the type of food
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These are very useful tools in science because they display data visually
Graphs
Televisions
Calculators
Computers
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The logical series of steps that we can use to answer questions and process information is called..
emotional damage
ridiculousness
the government method
the scientific method
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The experimental group we use for comparing our results to
Control
Constants
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The dependent variable is also called the
manipulated variable
responding variable
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The variable that is measured or observed as results is the
Dependent variable
Independent Variable
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The independent variable is also called the
manipulated variable
responding variable
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Identify the independent variable (IV) in the question:
Does taking a nap in the afternoon help to relieve stress?
the time of day
amount of stress
taking a nap
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The way we test the hypothesis
Graphs
Experimentation
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Observations using your senses to DESCRIBE (smell, touch, sight, taste)
Qualitative
Quantitative
