Variables, Data Tables, Graphing, & CERs in Science

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The dependent variable is always graphed on the _ axis.

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y

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The factors in an experiment that are kept the same and unchanged are the __ variables.

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controlled

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The independent variable is always graphed on the _ axis.

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x

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On the coordinate plane, which line is the x-axis?

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Horizontal Line (Side to Side)

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is a data table?

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A way to organize data in rows and columns.

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What does CER stand for in scientific writing?

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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a graph in science?

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To visually represent data and show relationships between variables.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.