Scientific Method

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Possible answer/explanation based on knowledge and research, often in 'if...then' format.

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Hypothesis

Answer explanation

A hypothesis should by a clear and simple statement that can be tested.

Will our results always support our hypothesis?

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Importance of writing down procedures:

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Other scientists can repeat it.

Answer explanation

A procedure should be written clear enough so that other scientists can duplicate the experiment exactly.

What do we do if a part of the procedure isn't working?

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Info from observations is called ____.

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data

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Independent variable:

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The variable being tested or changed by the scientist (manipulated variable).

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Independent variables to change in an experiment:

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Independent variable in the scenario: Soldier's blood pressure measured at rest and under stress.

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the environment

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Dependent variable: the variable measured or observed, also known as the responding variable.

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The variable that the scientist is measuring or observing, also known as the responding variable.

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Dependent variable in the scenario: soldier's blood pressure measured at rest and under stress.

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blood pressure

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Controlled variable:

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Variables kept constant to attribute results to the independent variable.

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Controlled variable in the scenario: soldier's blood pressure measured at rest and under stress.

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the soldier