1.5 Flashcards
What is an experimental group
An experimental group is the group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested.
Where does the dependent variable go on the graph chart
The dependent variable belongs on the y-axis (vertical line).
What is a independent variable
An independent variable is a variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.
What is a hypothesis
A hypothesis is an assumption, an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true.
What is a control group
A control group in an experiment does not receive the treatment. Instead, it serves as a comparison group for the treatments.
What is a dependent variable
A dependent variable is something that depends on other factors.
A hypothesis should have what main words
If, then, because
Where does the independent variable go on the graph chart
The independent variable belongs on the x-axis (horizontal line) of the graph.
