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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Mr. Appis 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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Mr. Appis 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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In an experiment on plants with different liquids (water, apple juice, milk) affecting growth, what is the dependent variable?

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Plant growth

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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Which is NOT a step in the scientific method? Options: Make observation, Form a theory, Collect data, Form a hypothesis

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Form a theory