Nature of Science Review

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What is the purpose of repeating an experiment multiple times?

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To assure that the results are consistent and valid.

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Is the Prime Meridian a line of Latitude or Longitude?

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Longitude.

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What is the composition of the atmosphere?

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Gasses.

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What is the part of an investigation that remains unchanged?

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Constant.

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In an experiment to determine which brand of gasoline makes a car drive the fastest, what is the independent variable?

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Brand of gasoline.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that remains unchanged.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.