Experimental Design

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An organized way to collect and record scientific observations is with a(n)

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data table.

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Which stage of the scientific process enables a scientist to check the work of other scientists? Options: classifying, concluding, hypothesizing, communicating

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communicating

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During an experiment, which factors must be controlled so that researchers can draw a logical conclusion from the experiment?

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variables

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Observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers are called

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qualitative observations.

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In a scientific experiment, the responding variable can also be called the

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dependent variable

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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a(n)

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hypothesis

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A working model used to test a design is called a

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prototype.

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Observations that deal with a number or amount are called

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quantitative observations.

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What is the first step in designing or redesigning a product?

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Deciding what needs you are trying to meet.

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The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable is called the

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responding variable.