Scientific Method Flashcards
1
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Variable
A
Any factor that has an affect on an invention
2
Q
Independent variable
A
The factor that you will purposely change
3
Q
Dependent variable
A
The variable that you will measure
4
Q
Controlled variable
A
Variables that are kept the same
5
Q
Fair test
A
An investigation where all of the variables are controlled
6
Q
Practical investigations
A
Scientific experiments and tests conducted to find answers to questions
7
Q
Hypothesis
A
Possible explanation or answer to the question you are investigating
