Scientific Method and variables flashcard

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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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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Which is NOT a step in the scientific method? Options: Make observation, Form a theory, Collect data, Form a hypothesis

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Form a theory

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What step comes after an experiment (testing) in the scientific method?

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Analyzing Data

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What part of the scientific method is the statement "If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller because sunlight causes plants to grow" an example of?

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Hypothesis

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What is the independent variable in the study of how drinking milk affects Monica's growth?

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drinking milk

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What is the dependent variable in the scenario: "Does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball affect how well they will do on their math test?"

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How well they do on the math test

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What is the independent variable in Marcos' experiment on gasoline type and car speed?

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Type of gasoline

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Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner? The speed of the runner is the...

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dependent variable