Hypothesis and Scientific Questions

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What is the factor that is intentionally changed in an experiment?

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Independent Variable

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What do we call everything that is intentionally kept the same in an experiment?

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Constant Variable

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How is a hypothesis typically written?

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As an 'If...then...' statement.

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What is an example of a scientific question?

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What is the effect of amount of sunlight on plant growth?

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What phrase indicates the independent variable in an experiment?

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'I change the...'

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The factor that is measured or observed.

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What is the purpose of a scientific question?

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To guide the investigation and determine what is being tested.

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What is a constant variable?

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A variable that remains unchanged throughout the experiment.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are changed by the experimenter; dependent variables are affected by those changes.