MidTerm Review

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What does 'distinct' mean?

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clearly different

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What are the constants in an experiment?

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type of plant, amount of soil/sunlight and same music

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What does 'deteriorate' mean based on context clues?

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worsen

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What is the variable that is intentionally changed by the scientist in an experiment?

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independent variable

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What is the independent variable in an experiment with plants given different liquids?

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Water, juice and milk

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.

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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.