1.3 study guide Flashcards
1
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What are the 2 steps for coming up with a hypothesis?
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- come up with a specific reason that explains the phenomenon
- Write a testable statement
2
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What is the set up for a hypothesis?
A
If (independent variable) increases/decreases then (dependent variable)…reason
3
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What is a control?
A
Standards to which comparisons are made in an experiment.
4
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What is a controlled experiment?
A
Made up of 1 control group and 1 or more experimental groups.
5
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Why are controls important?
A
They help get accurate data measurements in experiments by being a standard for comparison.
6
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What is an Error bar?
A
A way to measure the variance and accuracy in a set of data.
7
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What does it mean if an Error bar is large?
A
Lots of variance in that sample.
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