Scientific Method

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An untested explanation for a problem.

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hypothesis

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Factors affecting experiment results

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variables

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Variable deliberately changed in an experiment, differing between groups.

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independent variable

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Variable measured in an experiment.

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Dependent

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Information from experiments organized into charts and graphs.

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data

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Best dependent variable for: "If I add salt to the plant, it will grow taller."

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plant growth

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Dependent variable in a ball drop experiment?

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Height that the ball bounces

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In a plant growth experiment with three identical plants, two fertilizers, equal light, and water, the consistent light, plant type, and water are examples of ____________.

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constants

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Flavor of ice cream and melting speed

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Independent

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Effect of shoe type on 30m dash speed

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dependent