Scientific Investigation

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Which variable do "I" change intentionally?

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Independent variable

Front

Which variable may change and probably will change in the experiment, but "I" don't change it?

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Dependent variable

Front

That this animal has fur is an...

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observation

Front

The number of apples in this basket is ______________________ data?

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quantitative

Front

Data that is observed using your 5 senses and is described through the use of WORDS is...

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Qualitative Data

Front

Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly? Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high., If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high., If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high., If a tennis ball is frozen, then it won't bounce as high as one that is not frozen.

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If a tennis ball is frozen, then it won't bounce as high as one that is not frozen.

Front

A student measures the diameter of a penny in what SI unit should she use? Options: Celsius, Kilogram, Meter, Millimeter

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Millimeter

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What is the tool, a graduated cylinder measuring?

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Volume

Front

What does the tool, thermometer, measure?

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Temperature

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What are the three kinds of variables that you need to identify in your experiments?

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independent, controlled, dependent