Question 1

What does the term "hypothesis" mean in a science investigation?

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A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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A detailed description of the experimental process.

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The final outcome of an experiment.

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An observation gathered during the experiment.

Question 2

What does the term "variable" refer to in a science investigation?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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A type of scientific observation.

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The final result of an experiment after analysis.

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A tool used to measure time in experiments.

Question 3

What is the meaning of the term "controlled experiment"?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to isolate its effects.

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An experiment that is done in a chaotic setting.

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An experiment with no variables affecting the outcome.

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An experiment that tests multiple hypotheses at once.

Question 4

What does the term "data" mean in the context of science investigation?

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Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

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An observation that cannot be measured.

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A specific method used in experiments.

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A type of scientific theory.

Question 5

What is the definition of the term "conclusion" in a science investigation?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or rejected.

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The tools and materials used in the experiment.

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The initial question posed at the start of the investigation.

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A detailed description of the experiment's procedure.

Question 6

What does the term "procedure" refer to in a science investigation?

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The specific steps taken to conduct an experiment.

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The observations made during the investigation.

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A summary of the experiment's results.

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The final outcomes of the experiment.

Question 7

What is the meaning of the term "observation" in a science investigation?

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The act of noting and recording something through the senses during an experiment.

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The collection of all data after completing the experiment.

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A statement made before starting the experiment.

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A guess about what will happen in the experiment.

Question 8

What does the term "controlled variable" mean in a science investigation?

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A variable that is kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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The outcome that is measured at the end of the experiment.

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A variable that is changed to test the hypothesis.

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A variable that is ignored during the experiment.

Question 9

What is the definition of the term "experiment" in a science investigation?

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A test that is carried out to investigate a hypothesis and gather data.

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A collection of observations.

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A conclusion drawn from data analysis.

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A theory that explains scientific phenomena.

Question 10

What does the term "analysis" mean in a science investigation?

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The process of examining data to draw conclusions about an experiment.

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The materials used in conducting the experiment.

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The conclusion of the investigation.

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The initial setup of an experiment.

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