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Any factor that can affect the results of an experiment
variable
dependent variable
independent variable
constant variable
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A written step-by-step plan for an experiment
guidelines
scientific method
procedure
instructions
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Statement that sums up the result of an experiment & states whether it supports the hypothesis
procedure
hypothesis
conclusion
test
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A variable that can be affected by changes in the manipulated variable
variable
responding variable
independent variable
constant variable
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A guess, explanation, or opinion about an observation is also known as a(n) ___.
variable
conclusion
inference
hypothesis
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A better definition for a hypothesis is
a possible answer to a testable question
an educated guess
an idea about a question
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What type of observation describes a "quality" of an object or event?
inference
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
engaging question
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How many manipulated variables should you have in an experiment?
none
one
two
as many as you need
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The first step of the scientific method
conclusion
observation
research
state the problem or question
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A controlled procedure designed to answer a scientific question
variable
control group
experiment
experimental group
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Which step of the SM uses and "If" "then" statement that is a possible solution to the problem?
conclusion
experiment
research
hypothesis
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A series of steps that scientists use as a guide for solving a problem or answering a question
data
conclusion
scientific method
experimental design
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Group/setup where all variables are controlled & to which the experimental results are compared
standard group
control group
experimental group
PAWS group
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The group or setup that is exposed to changes in the independent variable
PAWS group
control group
experimental group
variable group
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A possible, testable answer to a scientific question
trial
conclusion
hypothesis
procedure
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If your hypothesis was not supported, you can
try again to see if you get the same result..
change your data so it looks right.
keep the information to yourself.
change the add more variables or eliminate the controls
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The factor that a scientist deliberately changes in an experiment
manipulated variable
constant variable
responding variable
variable
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Which type of observation uses numbers to measure?
experiment
qualitative observation
inference
quantitative observation
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Something that can be witnessed with one or more of the five senses is called a(n)
inference
variable
observation
hypothesis
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We talk to experts, read books, search the internet in this step of the Scientific Method
question
research
conclusion
experiment
