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 \n[http://arose.iweb.bsu.edu/](http://arose.iweb.bsu.edu/)  \nDependent Variable  \n• The factors that you measure or observe as data  \n• They change as a result of the Independent variable  \n[http://arose.iweb.bsu.edu/](http://arose.iweb.bsu.edu/)  \nControl Variable  \n• The factors & conditions that are kept the same in an experiment  \n• There are MANY control variables  \n[www.glencoe.com](www.glencoe.com)  \n[http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=10237](http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=10237)  \nUnbiased  \n• investigation are valid and based on facts, instead of on the scientist's opinions.","cbCaioBlWkWVSkaX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioBlWkWVSkaX","pdf",750875,12,"English","# Scientific Method Terminology\n## Core Concepts\n## Experimental Variables\n## Standards of Investigation","[{\"question\":\"What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?\",\"answer\":\"A hypothesis is a possible explanation for a set of observations or a potential answer to a scientific question.\"},{\"question\":\"How does an independent variable differ from a dependent variable?\",\"answer\":\"An independent variable is the condition intentionally changed by the scientist, while the dependent variable represents the factors measured or observed as data that change as a result of the independent variable.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are control variables important in an experiment?\",\"answer\":\"Control variables are the factors and conditions that must be kept the same throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid and that the experiment is effectively controlled.\"}]","Scientific Method Vocabulary | PDF",1790827611]