Scientific Method and Variables Flashcard

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation or prediction based on observations

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What is the independent variable?

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The variable that is manipulated in an experiment

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What is the dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment

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What is experimental design?

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A proposed explanation or prediction based on observations

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Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis? A. The temperature of water affects the rate of plant growth., B. The temperature of water is the independent variable., C. The control group receives no treatment., D. The experimental design includes multiple trials.

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The temperature of water affects the rate of plant growth.

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Which of the following is an example of an independent variable?

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The temperature of water is the independent variable.

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Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?

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The temperature of water affects the rate of plant growth.

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Which of the following is an example of a control group? Options: A. The temperature of water affects the rate of plant growth., B. The temperature of water is the independent variable., C. The control group receives no treatment., D. The experimental design includes multiple trials.

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The control group receives no treatment.

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Which of the following is an example of experimental design? A. The temperature of water affects the rate of plant growth. B. The temperature of water is the independent variable. C. The control group receives no treatment. D. The experimental design includes multiple trials.

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The experimental design includes multiple trials.