A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
Hypothesis
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A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
Theory
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A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?
If plants are places in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.
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In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the
Independent Variable
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In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the
Dependent Variable
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A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is
Temperature
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A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is
The gender of the baby
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There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
Quantitative
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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
Conclusion
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There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?
Qualitative
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In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?
One
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A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.
Procedure
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Ms. Jenks sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.
The mass of the ball
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f I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
Test Score
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What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess or If/Then statement
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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?