Scientific Method

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A prediction that can be tested.

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hypothesis

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This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the variable being tested has been omitted.

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control group

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This variable in an experiment that is being deliberately tested or changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is

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The type of liquid

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results and refers back to the hypothesis.

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conclusion

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Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

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experiment

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What is the dependent variable when testing the effects of different types of exercise on heart rate?

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heart rate

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On what axis should the independent variable always be?

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What was the dependent variable in Squidward's experiment with reeds for his clarinet?

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The Applause