Variables, Data Tables, Graphing, & CERs in Science

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What is a claim?

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A statement that you believe to be true.

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What is the x-axis on a coordinate plane?

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Horizontal Line (Side to Side)

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What does reasoning mean in the context of a claim?

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An explanation that connects your evidence to your claim.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The data or results collected from an experiment.

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What does CER stand for?

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Claim Evidence Reasoning.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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What is a data table?

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A way to organize and display data collected from an experiment.

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows relationships between variables.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.