ScientificMethod

Question 1

An educated guess that can be proven or disproven by experiment

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Hypothesis

Question 2

A mechanic tests his new oil against others in cars, measuring engine life. Dependent variable?

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Engine life

Question 3

A mechanic tests his new oil against others in cars, measuring engine life. Indep. variable?

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Oil Type

Question 4

The part of the experiment that represents the experimentalists idea of what is better.

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Experimental Group

Question 5

An aspect of an experiment that is measured.

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Dependent Variable

Question 6

Answers a "what" question, and is always true.

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Law

Question 7

Occurs when a scientist's beliefs affect how he interprits results.

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Bias

Question 8

Answers a "why" question, and is assumed to be true after many observations.

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Theory

Question 9

A mechanic tests his new oil against others in cars, measuring engine life. Control group?

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Engines with other oil

Question 10

In an experiment, a comparison to the idea of the experimentalist.

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Control Group

Question 11

A mechanic tests his new oil against others in cars, measuring engine life. Experimental group?

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Engines with new oil

Question 12

What is the name of an aspect of an experiment that is controlled by the experimentalist?

Accepted Answer

Independent Variable

Questions 12