Semester 1 review

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Which of the following is NOT useful for showing patterns in data?

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procedure

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Factors that remain constant from experiment to experiment are the __________.

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controls

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A(n) __________ is a prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation.

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hypothesis

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What is the symbol for the element Oxygen?

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O

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What occurs when the expectations of a scientist change how the results of an experiment are viewed?

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bias

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.

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Define independent variable.

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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Define dependent variable.

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that remains constant throughout the experiment.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.