Unit 1: Experimental Design

Question 1

Proposed answer for a scientific question and must be specific and testable

“If (IV) … , then (DV)”

Answer 1

Hypothesis

Question 2

Proposed explanation for a wide range of conversations and experimental results that is supported by a wide range of evidence

Answer 2

Theory

Question 3

A condition that is changed

Answer 3

Independent Variable

Question 4

Is observed and recorded in an experiment

Answer 4

Dependent Variable

Question 5

An element that remains unchanged

Answer 5

Control

Question 6

The group that is being tested

Answer 6

Experimental Group