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A statement that can be tested.
a) Hypothesis
b) Conclusion
c) Research
d) Dependent Variable

The ONE thing that is INTENTIONALLY changed in an experiment. This is the experimental treatment.
a) Dependent Variable
b) Independent Variable
c) Constant
d) Control

The part of the experiment that makes up the DATA, this is what is measured and observed.
a) Dependent Variable
b) Independent Variable
c) Constant
d) Control

The standard or group used to make comparisons
a) constant
b) data
c) control
d) conclusion

The parts of a controlled experiment that you keep the same to help ensure only ONE variable is being tested at a time.
a) control
b) data
c) hypothesis
d) constants

In the penny lab, what was the control group.
a) The tap water trials.
b) The soap water trials.
c) There was no control group.
d) How many drops of water fit on the penny.

Information gathered with your 5 senses.
a) Inference
b) Statements
c) Predictions
d) Observations

A conclusion based on your observations and prior knowledge.
a) Observation
b) Inferences
c) Hypothesis
d) Analyze Data

The one thing that you can change in a scientific experiment that could have a direct effect on the outcome is known as what? The one thing we changed was going from the tap water to soapy water.
a) Inference
b) Observation
c) Independent Variable
d) Dependent Variable

Factors that remain the same in a scientific experiment are known as what? In our experiment, it was the same side of the penny, height of dropper, speed of drops, angle of dropper, placement of drops.
a) Constants
b) Controls
c) Hypotheses
d) Variables

Travis grew 3 inches in height since his last doctor's appointment.
a) inference
b) qualitative observation
c) quantitative observation
d) hypothesis

experiemental treatment
a) control group
b) dependent variable
c) independent variable
d) constants

Parts of the experiment that stay the same to reduce the number of variables that could affect the results.
a) Control
b) Dependent Variable
c) Independent Variable
d) Constants

Key Word: SAME
a) Constants
b) Control Group
c) Dependent Variable
d) Independent Variable

Key Word: Data or Results (Responding Variable)
a) Constants
b) Control
c) Dependent Variable
d) Independent Variable

Key Words: Intentionally Changed (Manipulated Variable), Experimental Treatment
a) Dependent Variable
b) Independent Variable
c) Constant
d) Control

Group that does not get the independent variable
a) experimental group
b) control group
c) all groups get the independent variable
d) observations

A company is testing a new dog food that is supposed to help overweight dogs lose weight. 50 dogs are given normal diet, the other 50 dogs are fed the new food. After 1 month they are check to see if they lost any weight. What is the control group?
a) 50 dogs with new dog food
b) 50 dogs continuing normal diet
c)
d)

A company is testing a new dog food that is supposed to help overweight dogs lose weight. 50 dogs are given normal diet, the other 50 dogs are fed the new food. After 1 month they are check to see if they lost any weight. What is the dependent var
a) number of dogs in each group
b) weight loss
c) type of food
d) dogs on new diet

A company is testing a new dog food that is supposed to help overweight dogs lose weight. 50 dogs are given normal diet, the other 50 dogs are fed the new food. After 1 month they are check to see if they lost any weight. What is the independent var?
a) old dog food
b) the group size
c) the new dog food
d) hypothesis

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