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The factor that is changed by the science experiment.
Independent variable
The factor that is measured in the science experiment.
dependent variable
Variables that stay the same through out an experiment.
control/constant variable
A prediction that can be tested.
hypothesis
What must you do before you make a hypothesis?
Ask a question/state problem
What two words should be in your hypothesis?
if ... then ...
What variable comes after the word IF?
independent variable
What variable comes after the word then?
dependent variable
What is the correctly written hypothesis for "What is the effect of putting Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of a sled?"
If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will slide faster
The independent variable is
the part the scientist changes or is testing
The dependent variable is the part
the part being measured
A hypothesis is never wrong.
False
When is a hypothesis written?
before the experiment
What is the correct hypothesis for "What effect does studying have on your test grade?"
If I study for hours, then my test grade will be better
If I run more laps in PE, and then I will be super sweaty.". What is the dependent variable?
being sweaty
A scientist's hypothesis is that the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is?
the temperature
