Scientific Method and Variables

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

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data

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The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect.

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dependent variable

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What is a constant/control in an experiment?

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Things that do not change in a experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

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Will a construction paper airplane fly faster than an airplane made from notebook paper?

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If I make a paper airplane from notebook paper, then it will fly faster than construction paper.

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What is the dependent variable if I ride my bike to school instead of walking?

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How fast you get to school

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What is the dependent variable in the statement: "If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score"?

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Test score

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What is the independent variable in an experiment where 5 red candies are placed in different types of soda, all in the same amount of liquid and same type cups?

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Kind of soda

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What is the independent variable in an experiment investigating the effect of carbon dioxide on plant height, where plants are grown in closed containers with varying amounts of carbon dioxide, but receive the same amounts of water and light?

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the amount of carbon dioxide in each container

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Researchers are developing a new fertilizer designed to improve the growth of endangered Hawaiian plants. The fertilizer was applied to one hundred plants in a greenhouse. The temperature, humidity and amount of water were kept constant. What should researchers do next?

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Compare plants that received fertilizer with plants that received none.