Variables that stay the same through out an experiment.
control/constant variable
What variable comes after the word then?
dependent variable
An educated guess that can be tested and is based on what is known and observed ("If/then")
Hypothesis
A prediction that can be tested.
hypothesis
The test or trial group in which everything is kept constant in an experiment and is compared to the other trials.
Control group
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
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
When is a hypothesis written?
before the experiment
The independent variable is
the part the scientist changes or is testing
The factor that is measured in the science experiment.
dependent variable
What must you do before you make a hypothesis?
Ask a question/state problem
True or False: An experiment should be able to be repeated
True
Factors that are not changed in an experiment
Constants
The dependent variable is the part
the part being measured
True or False: Every Good experiment should have only one independent variable
True
What variable comes after the word IF?
independent variable
True or False: Scientists cannot base their conclusions on opinions
True
If I run more laps in PE, and then I will be super sweaty.". What is the dependent variable?
being sweaty
The factor that is changed by the science experiment.
Independent 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
A hypothesis is never wrong.
False
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