Definitions
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Graphing
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A possible answer to a question or problem. Also called an educated guess.

A. Inference

B. Observation

C. Hypothesis

D. Quantitative

C. Hypothesis

100

The purpose of an experiment is to gather data to determine if the ___________________ is supported or not supported. 

Hypothesis

100

Describe the purpose of a graph

To display data from a table. 

To draw conclusions from data

To analyze data

200

Parts of the Scientific Method

The step in which you are testing your hypothesis

Experiment

200

A hypothesis should be written as an...

"if, then" statement

200

This variable is placed in the x axis

Independent Variable

300

Parts of the Scientific Method:

Gathering information on your subject

Research

300

In an experiment, the group that receives treatment is

Experimental Group

300

What are the two types of graphs used in science

Bar graph and Line Graph
400

Parts of the Scientific Method

Where you answer your question and share your results 

Conclusion

400

The factors that remain the same throughout the experiment

constants

400
Describe the purpose of the title of the graph

The title explains to the reader what the graph is about

500

Why must experiments be repeated many times?

To ensure validity.

500

The variable that is manipulated/ controlled or changed

The independent variable

500

When do you use a line graph?

To show change over time of ONE piece of data