7th grade Scientific Method

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What is the variable that you change in an experiment?

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Manipulated variable.

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What does the acronym MIX stand for in scientific experiments?

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Manipulated, Independent variable on the X-axis.

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What is an educated guess to a question called?

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Hypothesis.

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What is the information collected during an experiment known as?

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Data.

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What is the purpose of a controlled variable in an experiment?

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To keep certain factors constant to ensure a fair test.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What comes after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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Conduct an experiment.

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What do you call the variable that responds to changes in the manipulated variable?

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Responding variable.

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Draw a conclusion.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that is not changed.