Nature of Science

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  1. 2. The Dependent variable in Graph 3
  2. 3. Dependent variable in Data Table 2
  3. 7. The name given to the variables that are kept the same throughout the experiment.
  4. 9. The independent variable in Graph 4
  5. 10. From 1992 to 1993 the number of tadpoles in this pond ________ (Graph 5)
  6. 11. -reviewed The most reliable sources in science are articles published in _______________ journals (TWO-WORDS)
  7. 12. The group that does not receive treatment during an experiment. (TWO-WORDS)
  8. 15. The Independent variable in Data table 1 ( (TWO-WORDS)
  9. 16. During this step of the scientific method you use reliable library and internet sources to find out what is already known about a topic. (TWO-WORDS)
  10. 18. A systematic way of learning about the world around us and answering questions. (TWO-WORDS)
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  1. 1. From 1990 to 1992 the number of tadpoles in this pond _________ (Graph 5)
  2. 2. A goldfish is placed in warm water and in cold water and its respiration rate is measured. What is the Independent variable? (TWO-WORDS)
  3. 4. The variable you measure; it is affected by the change; aka outcome variable
  4. 5. The variable the scientist controls, manipulates or changes; aka tested variable.
  5. 6. A conclusion based on our observations and our past experience.
  6. 8. How many independent variables can you change at a time?
  7. 13. Making an ____________ using our senses is usually the first step of the scientific method.
  8. 14. A goldfish is placed in warm water and in cold water and its respiration rate is measured. What is the Dependent variable? (TWO-WORDS)
  9. 17. An attempt to answer your scientific question; a prediction or an educated guess about what you expect the results of your experiment will be.