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The reason for doing the experiment (also called the problem or question). |
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To find out as much about the topic before the beginning the experiment |
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A predition or educated guess as to what may happen during the experiment |
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To poform tests aimed at answered the primary question |
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To collect and organize the data using charts or graphs before making final conclusion |
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Final remarks by the scientist making inferences about the experiment and attemping to answer the primary question |
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I.V. ( Independent Varible) |
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The part of the experiment that the scientist changes on purpose |
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The part of the experiment that changes as a result of the Independent Variable |
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The factors that remain the same during the experiment |
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A set of experiment designed to be a comparison, or to show what will happen under "normal" circumstances |
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An accurate list of all equipment, chemicals, and items needed for the experiment |
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A set of data and measurements recorded during the experiment that contains no inferences |
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