NOS Unit Review Week 2: 23-24

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The outcome of an experiment that is measured and affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is an example of a Dependent Variable in an enzyme activity experiment?

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Rate of enzyme action.

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True or False: An experiment must be measurable, graphable, and picturable.

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True.

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What is the Independent Variable in an experiment testing tissue strength during sneezing?

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Type of tissue.

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What is the Dependent Variable in an experiment testing the effects of exercise on heart rate?

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Heart rate.

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Define Independent Variable.

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a Control in an experiment?

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A standard against which the results of an experiment are compared.

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What is a Constant in an experiment?

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Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment to ensure that the test is fair.

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Why is it important for an experiment to be graphable?

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Graphing allows for visual representation of data, making it easier to analyze and interpret results.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.