Year 7 Science

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What is a variable in the context of an experiment?

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A factor that can change.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment where different liquids affect plant growth?

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The type of liquid the plant gets.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The data that is collected during the experiment; it is what is measured.

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What does the dependent variable depend on?

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It depends on the independent variable and is usually the observed outcome of an experiment.

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What is meant by 'independent variable'?

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The variable that is changed to observe effects.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What are constants in an experiment?

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Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and observe the effects of changing variables.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Information collected during the experiment, which can be quantitative or qualitative.