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| the process of gathering information through the senses |
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| a testable prediction about a possible solution to a problem |
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| the standard for comparison |
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| the factor that changes as a result of changing the independent variable OR the factor that is measured in an experiment |
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| a judgment based on what has been observed |
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| the factor that is changed in an experiment |
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| an organized process used to gather observations and test hypothesis |
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| factors that do not change in an experiment. |
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| a variable that could be studied in an experiment. |
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| a description of the problem you're investigating. Usually written as a question. |
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| a type of observation involving numbers |
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| a process of critical thinking that uses hypothesis, experiments, and data to learn about the physical universe. |
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| devices used to extend the senses and make observations more exact |
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| a scientific tool used to measure length |
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| a scientific tool used measure mass (weight) |
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| How does soil type affect plant growth? |
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| That family has an old car, they must be poor. |
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| The man is wearing a blue shirt. |
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| Plants with smaller leaves will grow better in the desert. |
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| It is hot, it must be summer. |
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| I think that if you exercise your heart will become stronger. |
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| Walter wants to know how long his iPod will last if he plays his music loudly. What is a possible hypothesis? |
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| I think that the volume level will affect how long the batteries last. |
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| Walter wants to know how long his iPod will last if he plays his music loudly. What is a possible independent variable? |
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| Walter wants to know how long his iPod will last if he plays his music loudly. What is a possible dependent variable? |
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| how long the batteries last |
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| Walter wants to know how long his iPod will last if he plays his music loudly. What are some possible constants? |
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| type of music, type of ipod, type of earphones, amount of charge the batteries get, . . . |
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