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What is an independent variable in an experiment?
What is an independent variable in an experiment?
- A variable that is controlled so it does not affect the outcome
- A variable that is kept the same between different experiments
- A variable being measured
- A variable manipulated by the person conducting the experiment (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?
- Amount of sunlight
- Species of plant
- Height of the plant (correct)
- Temperature of air
Why are all other variables in an experiment controlled?
Why are all other variables in an experiment controlled?
- To ensure that they influence the outcome
- To prevent them from affecting the result (correct)
- To increase the complexity of the experiment
- To allow for multiple independent variables
What type of data would be collected in an experiment measuring plant growth?
What type of data would be collected in an experiment measuring plant growth?
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In analyzing research experiments, what is typically used to determine relationships among data?
In analyzing research experiments, what is typically used to determine relationships among data?
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What is the first step of the scientific method?
What is the first step of the scientific method?
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What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?
What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?
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Why is it important for hypotheses to be testable?
Why is it important for hypotheses to be testable?
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In the scientific method, what follows after asking a question?
In the scientific method, what follows after asking a question?
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What is the role of performing an experiment in the scientific method?
What is the role of performing an experiment in the scientific method?
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