Scientific Variables

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What is a constant in a scientific experiment?

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All the factors that stay the same in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The part of the experiment that changes as a result of the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the independent variable and is used for comparison.

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What is an experimental group?

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The group in an experiment that receives the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for conducting experiments and making observations.

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What is a variable?

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Any factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What is a conclusion in a scientific experiment?

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A summary of the results and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.