Scientific Method

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What is a constant/control in an experiment?

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Things that do not change in an experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment testing which paper airplane design goes furthest?

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The paper airplane design.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is being measured or observed, also known as the result or effect.

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What is the dependent variable of the graph?

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Number of Students.

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What is the Responding (Dependent) Variable in this graph?

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Growth (cm).

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Define 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 a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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What is a variable?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated by the researcher, while the dependent variable is measured to see how it is affected.