Scientific Method

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A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?

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one

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A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.

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procedures

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Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

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mass of the ball

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Ms. Carlson sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.

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distance traveled by the ball

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A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____?

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Height that the ball bounces

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What type of variable is the fertilizer when experimenting with the growth of a plant using three plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water?

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Independent