Variables
The Steps
Experiments
Random
100
The variable that the scientist changes in the experiment.
Independent Variables
100
An educated guess or prediction about what you think is going to happen.
hypothesis
100
when you gather data using the 5 senses you make a
observation
100
something you make at the beginning of an experiment but cannot change at the end of the experiment
hypothesis
200
The variable that is measured and observed.
Dependent Variables
200
A summary and analysis of the results of en experiment
conclusion
200
When you analyze data and results at the end of an experiment
Conclusion
200
In our bears afloat, the same size tin foil and the same bears is an example of what variable
Control variable/constant
300
The variables or variables that do not change in an experiment.
control variable or constant
300
How you test a hypothesis.
Experiment
300
"The dog is furry" is an observation or inference
Observation
300
all the different boats in our experiment are an example of what variable
Independent variable
400
Any factor that can be controlled, changed, or measured in an experiment.
variable
400
Made using the 5 senses during an experiment.
observations
400
"The dog is mad" is an observation or inference?
inference
400
the number of bears our boats could hold is an example of what variable
Dependent Variable
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