4.1/5.1 Scientific Investigation

4.1/5.1 Scientific Investigation

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of an independent variable?

Back

The factor that is changed by the experimenter on purpose.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

Back

The factor that the experimenter measures due to the changed variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In an experiment, what is the independent variable if students are testing the effect of fertilizer on plant growth?

Back

Amount of fertilizer.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In an experiment, what is the dependent variable if students are testing the effect of fertilizer on plant growth?

Back

Plant height.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a constant in an experiment?

Back

What the experimenter keeps the same in each test.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

To provide a standard for comparison.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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