ISPSCH1ScienceSkills

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What goes on the y-axis of a graph?

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The dependent variable, which in this case is the # of Bacteria.

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Who stopped for a rest during the race?

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Charlie.

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In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be tested at one time?

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One.

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What is a series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem?

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Scientific method.

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What is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results?

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Conclusion.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is data collection in scientific research?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.