Controlled Experiments

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What are the step-by-step directions of an experiment called?

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Procedure

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In an experiment, what is the variable that is measured or observed called?

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Dependent variable

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Which of the following is NOT a testable question? How do rockets work? Does fertilizer help plants grow bigger? Does heart rate increase with exercise? Does the freezing point of water change at different elevations?

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How do rockets work?

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What is the term for the section where the hypothesis is stated as correct or incorrect after data analysis?

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Conclusion

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Can you have more than one independent variable in a controlled experiment?

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False

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What is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment called?

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Independent variable

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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To make a testable prediction about the outcome.

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What is the importance of a control group in a controlled experiment?

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It serves as a standard for comparison to determine the effect of the independent variable.

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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 variable in the context of a controlled experiment?

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A factor that can change or be changed in an experiment.