Scientific Method

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This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs). Options: observations
conclusion, data, variables, hypothesis

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data

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In an experiment on plants to see how different liquids affect growth, what is the independent variable? Options: The type of plant, The amount of sunlight, The type of music, The type of liquid

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The type of liquid

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Dependent variable means

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what is being measured

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Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water?

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If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.

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A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

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What was the independent variable in Squidward's clarinet reed experiment?

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The Reed

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What was controlled in Squidward's clarinet experiment with reeds? Options: The Song, The Reed, The Applause

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The Song