Scientific Method Practice
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10 questions
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The variable that is changed or introduced in the experiment in order to test/observe the effects it has on the dependent variable.
The variable that is changed or introduced in the experiment in order to test/observe the effects it has on the dependent variable.
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The variable whose reaction is being observed and measured and should be dependent upon the one variable that is introduced/changed. These must be quantifiable.
The variable whose reaction is being observed and measured and should be dependent upon the one variable that is introduced/changed. These must be quantifiable.
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The variables that are kept the same throughout the experiment, in order to ensure the reaction is ONLY caused by the independent variable and not something else.
The variables that are kept the same throughout the experiment, in order to ensure the reaction is ONLY caused by the independent variable and not something else.
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The group that does NOT receive the independent variable. It is used as a point of comparison in order to more precisely and accurately determine the effects of the IV.
The group that does NOT receive the independent variable. It is used as a point of comparison in order to more precisely and accurately determine the effects of the IV.
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The group in the experiment that receives the independent variable. There can be more than one experimental group.
The group in the experiment that receives the independent variable. There can be more than one experimental group.
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Information that can be physically measured and recorded with/in numbers.
Information that can be physically measured and recorded with/in numbers.
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All information that can be observed with our senses, and provides information about the qualities of something.
All information that can be observed with our senses, and provides information about the qualities of something.
USE THIS HYPOTHESIS TO ANSWER THE NEXT 3 QUESTIONS.
If runners drink Gatorade before and during a race then they will have faster race times.
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“faster race times” is the _____________
“faster race times” is the _____________
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The group that drinks Gatorade is known as the ___________
The group that drinks Gatorade is known as the ___________
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Which of the following could NOT be an example of a control variable?
Which of the following could NOT be an example of a control variable?