Question 1

What word means a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question?

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hypothesis

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theory

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dependent variable

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communication

Question 2

What word means factors that can change in an experiment?

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variable

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data

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controlled experiment

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conclusion

Question 3

What is the word for the variable that is being tested in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

dependent variable

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conclusion

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hypothesis

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communication

Question 4

What word means the variable that is changed to test the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

independent variable

Question 5

What word means an experiment where only one variable is manipulated at a time?

Accepted Answer

controlled experiment

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independent variable

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dependent variable

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communication

Question 6

What word means an explanation that covers many occurrences in nature and is confirmed by many experiments?

Accepted Answer

theory

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data

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hypothesis

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variables

Question 7

What word means the facts, figures, and other evidence that is gathered though observations?

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data

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conclusion

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variables

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communication

Question 8

What word means a summary of what you have learned from an experiment?

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conclusion

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data

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independent variable

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dependent variable

Question 9

What word means sharing ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking?

Accepted Answer

communication

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data

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hypothesis

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conclusion

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