1st semester exam review Biology

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The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

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data

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The _________________________ answers the problem you are trying to solve in an experiment and explains the results to others.

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hypothesis

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A(n) ___________________________ is what you can learn about an object by using your 5 senses.

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Observation

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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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Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

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experiment

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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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What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which  paper airplane design goes furthest? Options: the paper used, the paper airplane design, the distance of each plane's flight, how hard the plane is thrown

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the paper airplane design

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The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect

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dependent variable

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What is the independent variable in Josie's experiment where she grew the same kind of tomatoes in the same soil and amount of water, sitting one in the sun and one in a closet for 14 days?

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sunlight

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Susan said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants, then they will have more flowers.” What is this an example of?

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form a hypothesis