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WorksheetsReview for Unit 1 Vocab Quick Check
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
things that are seen or measured using your senses (e.g. sight, smell) and/or tools (e.g. ruler, microscope, thermometer)
theory
observation
independent variable
controlled experiment
a well-tested scientific explanation that is supported by evidence and widely accepted
theory
observation
independent variable
controlled experiment
conclusion made based on an observation or the results of an experiment
theory
observation
inference
controlled experiment
point of view is influenced by an opinion or assumption
controlled experiment
dinosaur
theory
biased
a proposed explanation or answer to a question that can be tested using an experiment [if...then...]
controlled experiment
hypothesis
independent variable
dependent variable
an experiment in which an independent variable (the cause) is changed and the dependent variable (the effect) is measured; any other variables are controlled (kept constant)
controlled experiment
hypothesis
independent variable
dependent variable
the measurable effect you will observe (the data/results you will collect)
controlled experiment
hypothesis
independent variable
dependent variable
the factor you manipulate / change in the experiment
controlled experiment
hypothesis
independent variable
dependent variable
materials found in both groups - you will keep these constant in the experiment
controlled experiment
constants
independent variable
dependent variable
group under normal conditions
control group
experimental group
group(s) that receives the change (independent variable)
control group
experimental group
CHOOSE ALL THE CORRECT CHOICES: How can you make an experiment better or more VALID?
repeat it
have a larger sample size
use your opinion so the results are biased
