Science Test Review

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What is a Controlled Variable?

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A factor that stays the same or is constant throughout the experiment.

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic procedure for how to conduct a scientific experiment.

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

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One.

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Why is it important to control other variables in an experiment?

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To determine which factor is causing the change in the experiment.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The factor that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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To provide a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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What is data in scientific research?

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

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.