Definitions Flashcards
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Aim
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The purpose of an experiment
2
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Hypothesis
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An educated guess of the conclusion of an investigation
3
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Variable
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Conditions or factors that are measured during the experiment.
4
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Independent variable
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The factor or condition that is changed by the experiment and that is affected by any other variables involved in an experiment.
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Dependant variable
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The factor or condition being tested in the experiment that is affected by any other variables involved in an experiment.
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Control variable
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The factor or condition that must be kept the same throughout the experiment to ensure a fair test and trustworthy results,as they affect the outcome of the experiment
