Nature of Science

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What is the independent variable in Tom's experiment with his pet lizard choosing between crickets and mealworms?

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type of food

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What is the dependent variable in the experiment where Thomas and Julie tested different materials to insulate a coffee cup?

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the temperature of the coffee

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What are all the measurements and data scientists gather in support of a scientific explanation called?

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empirical evidence

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What is an example of empirical evidence supporting the hypothesis that unprotected sun exposure contributes to skin cancer?

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Data demonstrating a relationship between amount of sun exposure and incidences of skin cancer.

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What is when a scientist does their experiment multiple times?

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repetition

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Best description of the dependent variable?

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the measurable variable

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How many independent variables should be tested at a time in a scientific investigation?

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one

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What type of variable is the water when a scientist uses three plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water in an experiment?

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Constant

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What does it mean to replicate?

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performing another scientist's study; following the same procedures

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Based on the graph, how many more students are in the science club than the book club?

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18