2nd Semester Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the variable within a scientific experiment that is tested and measured to analyze changes when the independent variable is altered?

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Dependent Variable

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Which variable in an experiment is used to determine the effect of the independent variable?

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Dependent Variable

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What is a prototype?

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A draft or initial model of a design

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What are the variables or factors that are kept constant to prevent them from influencing the outcome of an experiment?

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Experimental Controls

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What does metacognition refer to?

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The awareness of one's own thinking processes

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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Define hypothesis.

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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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 qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured numerically.