Quiz about Quiz 1: Thinking Like a Scientist

Question 1

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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data

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theory

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fact

Question 2

This variable in an experiment is the one purposely being changed by the scientist.

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independent variable

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dependent variable

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control group

Question 3

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

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yes

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no

Question 4

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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procedures

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materials

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responding variable

Question 5

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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recipe

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data collection

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metric system

Question 6

In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?

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one

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none

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two or more

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how ever many makes sense.

Question 7

A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.

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procedures

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obervations

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question/problem

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materials

Question 8

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the independent variable.

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mass of the ball

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distance traveled by the ball

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height of the ramp

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weight of the ball

Question 9

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the dependent variable.

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distance traveled by the ball

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height of the ramp

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mass of the ball

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weight of the ball

Question 10

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

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Height that the ball bounces

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Diameter of the ball

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Force acting on the ball

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Height from which the ball is dropped

Question 11

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

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Independent

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Dependent

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Control

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Compound

Question 12

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?

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Plant growth

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Type of plant

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Water, apple juice, milk

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Color of the plant's leaves

Question 13

If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

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Test score

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Scientific Method

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Studying

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Independent variable

Question 14

What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.

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A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.

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I don't know.

Question 15

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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Form a theory

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Make observation

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Collect data

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Form a hypothesis

Question 16

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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hypothesis

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procedures

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conclusion

Question 17

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.

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control group

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experimental group

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data

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variables

Question 18

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

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Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

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Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

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State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

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State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze

Question 19

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

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To better identify what is causing the changes

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Because it is hard to setup a data table with more than one variable

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It is what has always been done

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It's easier to perform the experiment

Question 20

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

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yes

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no

Question 21

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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procedures

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materials

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responding variable

Question 22

Which of the following is an observation of the picture?

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The person is wearing a T-shirt

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It is a sunny day

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The person is going to a birthday party

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The gift is a DVD player

Question 23

What is an inference?

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A statement based off of your observations.

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Just a guess.

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The same as an observation.

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Examples of something.

Question 24

Which of the following is an observation about this picture?

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The boy has injuries to his knees

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The boy has fallen off his bike.

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The boy is in a lot of pain.

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The boy learned his lesson about wheelies

Question 25

She is holding an umbrella

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observation

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inference

Question 26

It is raining outside

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inference

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observation

Question 27

The boy has a green blanket

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observation

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inference

Question 28

The boy is not going to school today

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inference

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observation

Question 29

Observation or Inference?
It is a hot summer day

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inference

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observation

Question 30

Observation or Inference?
There are yellow tree leaves on the ground

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observation

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inference

Question 31

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

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heart rate

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type of exercise

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amount of exercise

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time of day exercise occurs

Question 32

Observations made during an experiment are called:

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data

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problems

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conclusions

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questions

Question 33

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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recipe

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data collection

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metric system

Question 34

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood.
What's the dependent variable?

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increase the amount of iron in your blood

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spinach you eat

Question 35

Which side of a penny will hold more drops of water? Choose the best hypothesis.

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If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.

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Heads

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Tails

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Tails will hold more drops of water.

Question 36

If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?

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Reading or not reading carefully

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I hope so

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Yes

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Likelihood of a correct answer

Question 37

Why would you wear goggles in the lab?

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for protection from chemicals, heat, or glassware

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to prevent eye strain

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to improve your vision

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for protection from UV rays

Question 38

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

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ask the instructor before proceeding

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figure it out as you do the lab

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try several methods until something works

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skip it and go on to the next part

Question 39

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

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disposed of according to your instructor's directions

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left at your lab station for the next class

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dumped in the sink

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<p>taken home</p>

Question 40

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube

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away from all people

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toward yourself

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toward your lab partner

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toward another classmate

Question 41

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

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examine all glassware to check for chips and cracks

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use a beaker to drink water

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carry as much as you can at one time

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stack the glassware to carry it

Question 42

Which of the following is an observation of the picture?

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The person is wearing a T-shirt

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It is a sunny day

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The person is going to a birthday party

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The gift is a DVD player

Question 43

She is holding an umbrella

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observation

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inference

Question 44

It is raining outside

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inference

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observation

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT an inference about the man in this picture:

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The man has a purple shirt.

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The man hates his purple shirt.

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The man is having a bad day.

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This man is upset because he's hungry

Question 46

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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Hypothesis

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Procedure

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Question

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Results

Question 47

Why do scientists use the scientific method?

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To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.

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To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.

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So that other scientist don't get mad at them

Question 48

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

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change on purpose

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control or keep constant

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measure

Question 49

Information you obtain through your senses, such as touch, sound and sight.

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observation

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hypothesis

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question

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conclusion

Question 50

A prediction or guess based on observations.

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hypothesis

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data

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scientific process

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question

Question 51

What do you want to know, understand or figure out?

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question

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hypothesis

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conclusion

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data

Question 52

A test used to discover something unknown.

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experiment

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data

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variable

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conclusion

Question 53

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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hypothesis

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procedures

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conclusion

Question 54

What is a hypothesis?

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an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement

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a random guess

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a statement of the outcome of your experiment

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step by step directions for your experiment

Question 55

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: water, apple juice, or milk. What variables should be kept constant/controlled?

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type of plant, flower pot,  soil, and amount of sunlight

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water, apple juice, milk

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only the amount of sunlight

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type of plant only

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