science

Question 1

a testable proposal used to
explain an observation or to predict
the outcome of an experiment

Answer 1

hypothesis

Question 2

a factor that can influence the

ourcome of an experiment

Answer 2

variable

Question 3

predict the experiment and compare the outcome

Answer 3

control group

Question 4

an interpretation of the results of an experiment as it applies to the hypothesis being tested . Example :

Answer 4

conclusion

Question 5

an activity or procedure designed to falsify a hypothesis . It may seem strange to prove something wrong .However , it is not possible to prove something to be absolutely true because there may always be one more experiment that would reveal a flaw . It takes only one experiment to falsify a hypothesis . If you do not falsify a hypothesis then the results support it .

Answer 5

experimental group

Question 6

able a factor in an experiment or

study that can be changed or selected

Answer 6

independant variable

Question 7

the factor in an experiment or study
that changes in response to a change
in the independent variable

Answer 7

dependant variable

Question 8

is a quantity that does not change.

Answer 8

constant