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What is an Independent Variable?
What is an Independent Variable?
- The experimental factor that is changed (correct)
- The result of an experiment
- The outcome factor
- A factor that remains constant during an experiment
What is a Dependent Variable?
What is a Dependent Variable?
The outcome factor that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
What are Controlled Variables?
What are Controlled Variables?
- Settings or things that you keep the same during the experiment (correct)
- Factors that change in response to the independent variable
- Variables that are manipulated
- Elements that have no impact on the experiment
What is the Scientific Method?
What is the Scientific Method?
The basic steps of a scientific ______ include making observations, asking questions, and communicating results.
The basic steps of a scientific ______ include making observations, asking questions, and communicating results.
What are some examples of scientific skills?
What are some examples of scientific skills?
What tools are commonly used in scientific experiments?
What tools are commonly used in scientific experiments?
Study Notes
Key Experimental Terms
- Independent Variable: The factor manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect.
- Dependent Variable: The outcome measured in response to changes in the independent variable.
Experiment Management
- Controlled Variables: Factors kept constant throughout the experiment to ensure reliable results.
Scientific Inquiry
- Scientific Method: Structured approach to investigation that includes observation and theory to test hypotheses.
Research Process Steps
- Steps involve: making observations, asking questions, researching the topic, stating hypotheses, planning and conducting experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating results.
Essential Scientific Skills
- Skills include inferring, predicting, creating models, observing, and classifying.
Common Scientific Tools
- Instruments include telescopes, microscopes, charts, models, triple beam balances, test tubes, beakers, clamps, and scales, used for various experiments and observations.
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Description
Test your knowledge of key terms related to the scientific method. This quiz focuses on essential vocabulary including independent variable, dependent variable, and controlled variables. Understand these concepts to enhance your grasp of scientific experiments.
