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Science Regents Prep
Furman-Schwab - 1st quiz
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Science
9th Grade
09/18/2009

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Control
Definition
An experiment that isolates the effect of one variable on a system by holding constant all variables
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Variable
Definition
changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
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Independent  variable
Definition
one that is changed by the scientist.
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Dependent variable
Definition
the event studied and expected to change when the independent variable is changed.
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observation
Definition
something you can tell about an object, something that is actually viewed
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hypothesis
Definition
make a prediction about the result
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theory
Definition
A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested
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research plan
Definition
the steps on how you will complete the research on your hypothesis
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controlled experiment
Definition
An experiment that isolates the effect of one variable on a system by holding constant all variables but the one under observation.
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data collection
Definition
something observable and measurable
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metric system
Definition
a system of measurment that is used by scientists all over the world.
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