Scientific Investigations!

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What is a constant (or control) in an experiment?

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Things that DO NOT change in an experiment. You can have many variables stay the same.

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Should scientists always have the same hypothesis?

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False

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What do we call conducting multiple tests during an investigation to get accurate results?

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Trials

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In the statement 'If I study for my math test, then I will have a better test score,' what is the dependent variable?

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Test score

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What is a testable educated guess to a scientific question called?

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Hypothesis

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific investigations?

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To provide a testable prediction that can be investigated.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a 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 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 the importance of conducting trials in an experiment?

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To ensure that results are reliable and can be replicated.