Scientific Investigation Review

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What is the variable that I change intentionally in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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What do we call the statement that this animal has fur?

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Observation

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What are the results at the end of an experiment called?

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Conclusion

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

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To know what is causing the changes

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What is a measure of how much matter is in an object?

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Mass

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What do we call a guess about what will happen in the future based on prior knowledge?

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Prediction

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What is the term for a statement that can be tested through experimentation?

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Hypothesis

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What do we call the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison

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What is the process of using your senses to gather information called?

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Observation