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What Is Science 3-5-ETS1-1

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controlled experiment

an experiment in which only one variable is changed
controlled experiment Simple Definition

data

information gathered through observation
data Simple Definition

dependent variable

the factor measured at the end of an experiment
dependent variable Simple Definition

experiment

testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions
experiment Simple Definition

hypothesis

a possible explanation or answer to a scientific question
hypothesis Simple Definition

independent variable

the variable which is manipulated by the researcher
independent variable Simple Definition

model

a representation of an object or system
model Simple Definition

variable

the factor that can change in an experiment
variable Simple Definition

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