Nature of Science and Investigations

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What are constants in an experiment?

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Constants are the things that stay the same in an experiment, like the number of marbles or the type of liquid used.

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What are variables in an experiment?

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Variables are the parts of an experiment that can change, like the type of ball used.

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What is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the part of the experiment that you change to see how it affects something else.

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What is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the part of the experiment that you measure or observe, which changes in response to the independent variable.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a test that scientists do to learn more about something.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a guess or prediction about what will happen in an experiment.

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What does it mean to record data?

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Recording data means writing down what you see or measure during an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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A control is used to compare with the experimental group to see if the independent variable had an effect.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a step-by-step process that scientists use to conduct experiments and answer questions.

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What is a conclusion in science?

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A conclusion is what you decide after looking at the data from your experiment.