Scientific Method and Variables Review

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What is a constant/control in an experiment?

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Things that do not change in an experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

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What is the dependent variable in the statement: If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score?

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Test score

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Which of the following would be considered quantitative data? Color, Smell, 6.84 cm, texture?

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6.84 cm

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In a graph, what is the independent variable if the options are Population, Day, Species 5?

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Day

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What is an independent variable?

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What a scientist changes in an experiment to test their hypothesis.

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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.

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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 qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured numerically.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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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.