Scientific Method Flashcards
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pendulum
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pendulum an object swinging on the end of a string, chain or rod
2
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oscillation
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oscillation one complete swing of a pendulum
3
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period
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period the time taken for one oscillation of a pendulum
4
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variables
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variables quantities or conditions in an experiment that can change
5
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dependent variable
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dependent variable a variable that is expected to change when the independent variable is changed. The dependent variable is observed or measured during the experiment.
6
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independent variable
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independent variable the variable that the scientist changes to observe its effect on another variable
7
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fair test
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fair test a method for determining an answer to a problem without favoring any particular outcome — another name for a controlled experiment
