Unit Zero: Science & Engineering Practices Flashcard Review

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Why is it important to identify and control variables in a scientific experiment?

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To ensure the experiment tests what it's supposed to and your results are valid.

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The group that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.

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What should be kept constant in an experiment?

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The spot from which the players throw.

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

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To ensure only one variable is changed.

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What two words should be in your hypothesis?

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If ... then...

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What is a variable in a scientific experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an 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 a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested.