NATURE OF SCIENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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dependent variable
The outcome factor in a scientific investigation, this is the factor that changes as a result
or manipulation of the independent variable. This variable measurable.
independent variable
in a scientific investigation, this is the factor that is deliberately manipulated
experiment
An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions
Replication
when another scientist performs the EXACT same scientific investigation as the first
scientist and hopes to have similar results and a similar conclusion.
Repetition
when a scientist repeats a scientific investigation multiple times to ensure results are
accurate and valid
observation
the process of obtaining information by using the senses. This is usually not a controlled
condition.
data
information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating
or reasoning.
Hypothesis
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
dependent variable
The outcome factor in a scientific investigation, this is the factor that changes as a result
or manipulation of the independent variable. This variable measurable.
independent variable
in a scientific investigation, this is the factor that is deliberately manipulated
experiment
An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions
Replication
when another scientist performs the EXACT same scientific investigation as the first
scientist and hopes to have similar results and a similar conclusion.
Repetition
when a scientist repeats a scientific investigation multiple times to ensure results are
accurate and valid
observation
the process of obtaining information by using the senses. This is usually not a controlled
condition.
data
information gathered by observation or experimentation that can be used in calculating
or reasoning.
Hypothesis
