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 is the variable that may change in the experiment but I do not change?

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Dependent variable

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What do we call a statement based on what we see or measure?

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Observation

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What are the three types of variables in an experiment?

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Independent, Controlled, Dependent

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What is the term for the amount of space that something fills or takes up?

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Volume

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What is the variable that remains constant throughout the experiment?

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Controlled variable

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations.

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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Observation is what you see; inference is what you conclude from it.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.