Identifying Scientific Variables

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What is the independent variable in the question: Does adding dimples to a car increase gas mileage?

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dimpled car

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Based on the last experiment, what part of the experiment is considered the dependent variable?

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gas milage

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In any experiment, the independent variable ______________.

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is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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How can you know that the data from an experiment is reliable?

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The data from the experiment is coming out similar.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the independent variable in the study: "Does study time affect the student's score on a test?"?

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The Study Time

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What part of the experiment changes as a result of the independent variable?

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The grade on the quiz

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Hypothesis: Does study time affect the student's score on a test? What part of the experiment is being controlled? Options: The student responses, The time students study, The speed students answer questions, The questions on the test

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The questions on the test

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Example of quantitative data: Observing, Measurements, Descriptions

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Measurements

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Why is it important to use the internet after collecting data from the experiment?

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To research