Nature of Science

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What is the effect you measure in an experiment called?

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dependent variable

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In an experiment, what do you call the variable that is kept the same?

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control variable

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What is the variable that you change in an experiment called?

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independent variable

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What is a hypothesis that has been well supported by multiple pieces of evidence called?

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law

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In the sunflower plant experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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how tall they grow

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In the sunflower plant experiment, what is the independent variable?

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fertilizer

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What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?

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To ensure that the experiment is fair and that the results are due to the independent variable only.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an example of a qualitative observation?

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Describing the color of a flower.