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Factor that may change in response to independent variable- it is what is being tested or measured
a) hypothesis
b) independent variable
c) Controlled variables
d)

Possible Explanation for a set of observations- written as if then statement
a) Hypothesis
b) Observation
c) Independent Variable
d)

Facts, figures, and other evidence gather through observations during an experiment
a) Data
b) Independent Variable
c) Hypothesis
d)

Factor that is purposefully changed to test a hypothesis
a) Independent Variable
b) Dependent Variable
c) Controlled Variable
d)

Parts of the experiment that are kept the same
a) Dependent variable
b) Independent variable
c) Controlled variables
d)

Conclusion based on facts (may be wrong)
a) inference
b) Scientific theory
c) Observation
d)

Information gathered by one or more of the five senses
a) Conclusion
b) Inference
c) Observations
d)

Well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
a) Scientific Theory
b) Scientific Inquiry
c) Conclusion
d)

Answer to the problem based on data from the experiment. Should support or reject the hypothesis
a) Conclusion
b) Inference
c) Scientific Inquiry
d)

Process by which scientests ask and seek answers to their questions
a) Observation
b) Scientific Theory
c) Scientific Inquiry
d)

System that has feedback and can modify itself
a) Open System
b) Closed loop system
c) Feedback loop system
d)

Which is closed loop system?
a) thermostat
b) reptile
c)
d)

What must be true of any hypothesis?
a) Be testable
b) Be correct
c) Be a question
d)

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