Scientific Method and Variables

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

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hypothesis

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In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?

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one

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Which variable depends on what is done at the beginning of an experiment?

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Dependent

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In an experiment on plants with different liquids (water, apple juice, milk), what is the dependent variable?

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Plant growth

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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 the dependent variable in Mr. Krabbs' new money making scheme with multicolored buns?

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The number of customers

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Is a hypothesis part of the scientific method?

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True

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Data we get by using our senses.

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observations

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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