Controls and Variables

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What are the two groups in an experiment?

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Control Group and Experimental Group.

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The group that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.

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What type of observations involve descriptions and qualities?

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Qualitative observations.

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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?

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A testable statement predicting the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the group that receives the treatment in an experiment?

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Experimental Group.

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What type of observations involve measurements and numbers?

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Quantitative observations.

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

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If I add baking soda to my washing machine, then my clothes will come out cleaner.