Lab 1

Question 1

What are the experimental variables?

Answer 1

Independent

Dependent

Question 2

What is an Independent variable?

Answer 2

A variable that stands alone. It is not changed by other variables

Question 3

What is a Dependent variable?

Answer 3

A variable that depends on other factors

Question 4

What is the negative control?

Answer 4

Sample or event that is not exposed to the testing procedure

Question 5

What is the difference between a conclusion and a Scientific Theory

Answer 5

Conclusion: is a part of every experiment. It is whether the hypothesis is supported or not
Scientific Theory: based on many conclusions of the same experiment (takes many years and scientists to determine a scientific theory)

Question 6

Explain the importance of many experimental trials before reaching a conclusion

Answer 6

You need to experiment multiple times before coming to a conclusion in order to know if your hypothesis is actually right.