Nature of Science 2

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What is a dependent variable?

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The measurable variable in an experiment that is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is the scientific method?

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The process scientists follow to conduct investigations, which includes making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

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What is a variable in an investigation?

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A factor that can be changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in scientific investigations?

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A statement that summarizes what an investigation showed based on evidence, such as observations and data.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed by the scientist in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is an experiment?

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A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations.