Ost Practice Science

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What goes on the x-axis when creating a graph?

Back

The independent variable.

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What type of force causes a change in an object's motion?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

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What reasoning is used when concluding that all babies hate bananas based on one baby's dislike?

Back

Inductive reasoning.

Front

What direction does friction act in relation to motion?

Back

Opposite to the direction of the motion.

Front

What is forecasting what will happen in the future based on past experience called?

Back

Predicting.

Front

What is the definition of an independent variable?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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What is the definition of a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces do.

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What is inductive reasoning?

Back

A type of reasoning that involves making generalizations based on specific observations.

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What is deductive reasoning?

Back

A type of reasoning that starts with a general statement and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion.