Science Test 1 Flashcards

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1
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Name the 7 steps

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  1. Question
  2. Research
  3. Hypothesis
  4. Experiment
  5. Data analysis
  6. Conclusion
  7. Communication
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2
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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess

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3
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What is a variable?

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Factor being tested

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4
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What is a control?

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Group without the variable

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5
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Whats the purpose of a graph?

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To show differences, patterns, and to make predictions.

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What is an independent variable?

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YOU control the variable and it does not change by other variables, it stands alone!

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7
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What is a dependent variable?

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depends on the other variable

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What should a graph always have?

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Title, label, and a unit

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9
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Which axis is the dependent variable

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Y-axis

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10
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Which axis is the independent variable

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X-axis

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