science unit one terms Flashcards
1
Q
What variable is changed by the experimenter
A
Independent variable
2
Q
What variable is the result
A
The dependant variable
3
Q
Variables that stay the same throughout the entire experiment
A
Constant variables
4
Q
what variable is on the x-axis
A
Independant variable
5
Q
what variable is on the y-axis
A
dependant variable
6
Q
Define hypothesis
A
an educated guess based on prior knowledge.
7
Q
define observation
A
using the senses to gather information
8
Q
define infrence
A
using facts to make a conclusion.
9
Q
Which variable represents cause
A
Independant variable
10
Q
Which variable represents effect
A
dependant
11
Q
Which group are you changing
A
Experimental group
