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| The reason for doing the experiment. (Also called the problem or question.) |
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| I.V. (Independent variable) |
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| The part of the experiment the author changes on purpose. |
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| To find out about the topic before beginning the experiment. |
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| D.V. (Dependent variable) |
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| A set of experiments designed to be a comparison, or to show what will happen under "normal" circumstances. |
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| A prediction or educated guess as to what may happen during the experiment. |
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| The factors that remain the same duruing the experiment. |
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| To perform tests aimed at answering the primary question. |
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| The part of the experiment that changes as a result of the indepentent varible. |
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| To connect and organize the data using charts or graphs before making final conclusions. |
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| An accurate list of all equipment, chemicals, and items needed for the experiment. |
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| Final remarks by the scientist making inferences about the experiment and attempting to answer the primary question. |
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| A set of data and measurements recorded during the experiments that contains no inferences. |
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