f I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
Test Score
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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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In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?
One
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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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repeated measurements or trials within an experiment
Repetition
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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 one variable that is changed is called the
Independent Variable
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group that receives a different amount or type of the variable you are changing
Experimental Group
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Two students prepare lab reports, one for a physics class and the other for a biology class. Which of the following items will both reports contain?
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a visual representation of data used to show patterns and relationships
Graph
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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?