ISPSCH1ScienceSkills

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable if then statement that is a possible answer to the question.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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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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What axis does the independent variable go on in a graph?

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The x-axis.

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How many independent variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?

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One.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to isolate the effects of that variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine and interpret data to draw conclusions.

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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.