5.6D Experimental Design Vocabulary

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What is a testable question in an experiment?

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A problem that you want to learn about.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What are step-by-step instructions for conducting an experiment called?

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Procedure.

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What is the measurable data that may change in response to the independent variable?

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Dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the standard used for comparison in an experiment?

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Control.

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What do you call the statement that tells what you learned from your experiment?

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Conclusion.

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What is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment?

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Independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the term for the factors that remain constant throughout an experiment?

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Constants.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What are repeated trials in an experiment?

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Conducting the experiment multiple times to ensure accuracy.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison.