Ch 1 Les 1 Vocab Review

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change
• keep the same
• experiment with
• investigate

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the –

• Controlled Variable

• Responsive Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 

• Control
• Independent Variable
• Constant
• Dependent Variable

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

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event.

• evidence

• inquiry

• investigation

• experiment

The change that is tested in an experiment.

• hypothesis

• data

• variable

• observation

Uses your senses to gather information.

• observation

• variable

• hypothesis

• data

A written explanation of what you think will happen, an idea that is tested in an experiment, and may be proven to be true.

• observation

• variable

• hypothesis

• data

What does making observations mean?

• something that does not change

• a scientific test that you perform in a series of actions to carefully observe how something works or doesn't work to learn about

• Facts about something that can be used for planning and reasoning

• gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

What is a hypothesis?

• Any item, or factor, or condition that can be controlled or changed

• gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell

• facts about something that can used for planning and reasoning

• it is a tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation