Scientific Method

Front

What is the group in an experiment that does not receive treatment and is used for comparison?

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Control

Front

What is a possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

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

Back

One

Front

Identify a constant in an experiment where 3mm holes are punched at different heights in a container.

Back

3 mm holes

Front

What is the dependent variable in an experiment measuring how mass affects the distance a ball rolls off a ramp?

Back

Distance traveled by the ball

Front

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Back

Ask a question or identify a problem.

Front

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

Back

To provide a testable prediction.

Front

What do we call the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment?

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Independent Variable

Front

What is the term for the data collected during an experiment?

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Results or Data

Front

What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Draw conclusions and communicate results.