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Scientific processes
Term | Definition |
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Variable/s | factors that can be changed or kept the same. |
Independent variable | the variable in an experiment that the scientist changes on purpose. Written in the first part of the hypothesis after the “If___ |
Dependent variable/s | - the variable in an experiment that the scientist measures. It responds to the independent variable. |
Controlled experiment | -an experiment that has only one independent variable. |
Hypothesis- | a testable prediction or answer to the scientific question. It is always a statement that tells the independent and dependent variables. |
Constant variables | variables in an experiment that are kept the same to make the results valid. |
Experiment | a test of the hypothesis, seeing if two variables have a cause and effect relationship. |
Scientific claim- | A statement or conclusion that answers the original question/problem. It is supported by data. |
Experimental group | group or sample that receives the treatment of the independent variable |
Conclusion | tells whether the data does or does not support the hypothesis. |
Identify | to name |
Explain | make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas. |
Describe | give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events. |
Analyze | to understand by breaking down something that is complex into its parts or elements. |