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Parts of Experiments
7-1 RGB Experiments
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| studying the data from an experiment by organizing it into charts and graphs | analysis |
| lists the steps taken to complete the experiment | procedure |
| states the main idea and focus of the experiment | purpose (problem) |
| predicts the results of the experiment | hypothesis |
| summarizes the results of the experiment | conclusion |
| factors that remain the same amongst all groups tested | constants / controlled variables |
| factors that change accidentally to cause error | uncontrolled variables (loose constants) |
| the ONE changed/tested factor; it is different between the groups tested | independent variable |
| factor that changes as a result of (because of) the tested variable | dependent variable |
| one unchanged group for comparison | control (group) |
| research and observations on the subject being tested; help in writing a hypothesis | background information |
| A word meaning dependable; that you can count on it to be correct. For an experiment, usually means having few uncontrolled variables and repeated trials with consistent results | reliable |
| the word used to describe a claim if it is supported (seems true) by the results of a controlled experiment | valid |
| A word often used in collecting data that means beginning | initial |
| Why are initial values measured in an experiment? | To get baseline data for comparison. It allows you to see how much the results change over time |
| What is a claim? | it is what a product is supposed to be able to do |
Created by:
jenhaugen01
on 2009-05-22