Scientific Method and Variables

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The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

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change

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The variable that you measure is the -

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Dependent Variable

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The variables in an experiment that stay the same are the -

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Controlled Variable

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How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

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one

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction.

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

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To know what is causing the changes

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment where a student drops a ball from different heights to see how high it bounces?

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Height that the ball bounces

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp?

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Distance traveled by the ball

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Identify the independent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Options: Distance traveled by the ball, Height of the ramp, Mass of the ball

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Mass of the ball