5.6D Experimental Design Vocabulary

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What is the term for data and observations gathered from the experiment?

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Results

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What do we call the parts of the experiment that are kept the same?

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Constants

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What is the term for step-by-step instructions on how to conduct the experiment?

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Procedure

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What is any piece of information acquired through observation or experimentation called?

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Data

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What are the steps followed to conduct a scientific investigation?

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Scientific Method

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of conducting repeated trials in an experiment?

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To ensure the results are reliable and accurate.

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What is the term for the final statement that summarizes the findings of an experiment?

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Conclusion

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or manipulated by the experimenter.