Scientific Methods Vocab Test

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Group in an experiment exposed to same conditions as experimental group, except for one independent variable.

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Control

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A statement supported by evidence

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Argument

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An experiment with one variable changed.

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Controlled Experiment

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A personal preference or viewpoint, not scientific; difference between measured values and assumptions.

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Bias

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Summary based on evidence or facts

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Conclusion

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Evidence; info from observations.

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Data

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Variable observed that changes in response to the independent variable; plotted on the y-axis.

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Dependent Variable

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Factor in a controlled experiment that is changed; data is plotted on the x-axis.

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Independent Variable

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A testable prediction, often in an 'if'/'then' format.

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Hypothesis

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Collected data from observations and experiments

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Evidence