Scientific Method and Variables

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The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

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change

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The variable that you measure is the -

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Dependent Variable

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The variables in an experiment that stay the same are the -

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Controlled Variable

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How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

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one

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Hypothesis

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

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To know what is causing the changes

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In an experiment to find out how the height from which a ball is dropped affects how high it bounces, what is the dependent variable?

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Height that the ball bounces

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment where the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp?

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Distance traveled by the ball

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Identify the independent variable in an experiment where Mr. S tests how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.

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Mass of the ball