Unit 1 & 2 Flashcardizz MidTerm Exam Review

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What are the things that are kept the same in an experiment to ensure valid results?

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Constants

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In an experiment with goldfish, what is the independent variable if one tank is fed normally once a day, another tank is fed twice a day, and a third tank is fed four times a day?

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Times fed per day/amount of food.

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What is the one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment?

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Independent Variable

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent Variable

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What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

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What is the term for the group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment?

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Control Group

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated by the researcher, while dependent variables are measured as a response to changes in the independent variable.

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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 against the experimental group.

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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.

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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.