Scientific Investigation

The part of an experiment that is purposely changed is called a ________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variables

• conclusion

The part of an experiment that is observed or measured is called a ________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variables

• conclusion

The part of an experiment that is kept the same is called a ________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

• conclusion

The part of an experiment that is the answer top a scientific problem is called a ________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled variable

• conclusion

An experiment is already considered completed even before the conclusion is reached.

• true

• false

The conclusion of an experiment is applicable only to situations that are exactly similar to the experiment .

• true

• false

If what your data does not coincide with your hypothesis, you do not change anything.

• true

• false

The data you are able to gather is the one to be analyzed and used as a basis to make the conclusion.

• true

• false

Recorded data is optional for reaching a valid and sound conclusion.

• true

• false

The conclusion proves if the __________ is correct or not based on analyzed data.

• variable

• hypothesis

• procedure

• observation