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How many variables are there?
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3
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What are their names? (the variables)
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1. Independent
2. Dependent 3. Control/ Constant |
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What does each variable mean?
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1. Independent- the factor that you are testing in the experiment
2. Dependent- what you expect to happen because of the Independent Variable 3. Control/ Constant- the things in your experiment that must remain the same |
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How many observations do scientists make?
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2
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What are their names?
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1. Quantitative
2. Qualitative |
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What does each observation mean?
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1. Quantitative- quantitative observations are usually placed in a graph, data table or chart, with 1 or 2 sentences explaining them
2. Qualitative- qualitative observations are difficult to graph, they usually involve sences and what a scientist sees, hears, feels, etc... -Qualitative observations are usually in the form of an experiment. -Remember to put the quantitative obsrevations in a data table, chart, or graph. |
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What is a hypothosis?
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A proposed solution to a scientific problem
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What are the 3 words a hypothosis must always have in it?
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1. If
2. Then 3. Because |
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What is a variable?
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The factor being tested in an experiment
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