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In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?
One
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information gathered using your 5 senses
Observation
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A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is
The gender of the baby
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In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the
Dependent Variable
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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
Question/ Problem
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A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is
Temperature
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A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?
If plants are places in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.
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There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
Quantitative
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There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?
Qualitative
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repeated measurements or trials within an experiment
Repetition
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A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
Theory
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group that does not receive the variable you are changing or gets the "normal condition"