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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a conclusion?

A hypothesis is what you think MIGHT happen in the experiment. A conclusion is what DID happen in the experiment.

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Your teacher distributes materials for a lab, and you notice that the beaker she gives you has a chip in it. What should you do?

Raise your hand and tell the teacher so she can get you a new beaker.

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lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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Go to first place!

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Win 20 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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Lose 15 points!

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Take 25 points!

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Take points!

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Lose 25 points!

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heart

Other team wins 25 points!

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Double points!

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Win 20 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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Why should control variables be kept the same?

You want to make sure that only the independent variable is affecting changes in the dependent variable.

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Ramone wants to know if offering students candy as a reward affects how many of them get A's on their math test. What is the dependent variable?

How many students get an A on the test

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When doing a lab, are you allowed to mix up whatever you want?

No, you should stick to the instructions.

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A group of subjects that do not receive any special treatment in an experiment so you have “normal” results for comparison is known as a…

control group

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Something in an experiment that will change is known as a…

variable

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The variable that you change on purpose in an experiment is known as…

the independent variable

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What do you call the series of steps that a scientist follows to solve a problem?

scientific method

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James wants to know if the type of gasoline put in a car affects how fast the car can drive. What is the independent variable?

Type of gasoline

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Your teacher has planned a fun lab for the day that involves food you love to eat. Should you go ahead and eat the food when you see it?

No, because you will need it for the lab. Plus, you don't know that it is safe to eat unless you ask.

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How many independent variables can you have in an experiment?

One

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True or false: Scientists always have to be right.

FALSE - You learn from your mistakes.

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