Nature of Science

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What is a testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation?

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Hypothesis

Front

How many variables should be changed in a simple experiment?

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Front

When using the scientific method, how is the problem written?

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As a question

Front

What do we call the variable that stays the same in an experiment?

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Constant

Front

What is it called when you make an assumption based on observations?

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Inference

Front

What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question

Front

What do we call the group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment?

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Control group

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What is the variable that is changed in an experiment called?

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Independent variable

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment called?

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Dependent variable

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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To provide a testable prediction