4.1/5.1 Scientific Investigation

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What is an independent variable?

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The factor that is changed by the experimenter on purpose.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The factor that the experimenter measures due to the changed variable.

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What is a controlled variable?

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What the experimenter keeps the same in each test.

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What measurement would you use to measure temperature?

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Degrees Celsius (℃).

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What measurement would you use to measure the mass of an object?

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Grams (g).

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What measurement would you use to measure the volume of a liquid?

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Milliliters (mL).

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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To make a prediction about the outcome of the experiment.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is data collection in scientific investigation?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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Why is it important to repeat experiments?

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To ensure that results are consistent and reliable.