Microscope, EDP, and variables review

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What is a microscope?

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A microscope is an instrument that makes small objects appear larger.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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

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What does the Engineering Design Plan (EDP) involve?

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The Engineering Design Plan involves a series of steps: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.

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What is the purpose of the 'Ask' step in the EDP?

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The 'Ask' step involves identifying the problem or goal of the investigation.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data refers to the observations made during an experiment.

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What is the 'Create' step in the EDP?

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The 'Create' step involves building a model or prototype to test the design.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is the 'Imagine' step in the EDP?

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The 'Imagine' step involves brainstorming and developing possible solutions to the problem.

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What is the 'Plan' step in the EDP?

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The 'Plan' step involves outlining the steps and materials needed to create the prototype.

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What is the significance of observations in experiments?

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Observations are crucial as they provide data that can be analyzed to draw conclusions.