Vocabulary Words Unit 1 Studying People Scientifically

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What is the term for information collected during an experiment that supports a hypothesis?

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Data

Front

What is a variable whose variation does not depend on that of another?

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Independent variable

Front

What is the term for something that can be copied or reproduced?

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Reproducible

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What labels are placed on the bottom (x-axis) of a graph?

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Amount of fertilizer

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What is a variable whose variation does depend on that of another?

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Dependent variable

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What is the term for a variable that is kept constant during an experiment?

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Controlled variable

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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To provide a testable prediction or explanation.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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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.