Question

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match the word to the definition. write the letter on the line.
6 ____ scientific inquiry a this group shows the effect of the variable being tested
7 ____ hypothesis b this is the one variable that is changed
8 ____ control group c a well - tested explanation for experimental results
9 ____ experimental group d the many ways in which scientists study the natural world
10 ____ independent variable e a possible answer to a scientific question
11 ____ dependent variable f this describes an observed pattern in nature
12 ____ scientific theory g this group is left alone and not experimented on
13 ____ scientific law h this is the variable that gets measured

Explanation:

• Scientific inquiry is the various methods scientists use to study the natural world.
• A hypothesis is a possible answer to a scientific question.
• The control group is not experimented on and serves as a baseline.
• The experimental group shows the effect of the variable being tested.
• The independent variable is the one that is changed.
• The dependent variable is the one that gets measured.
• A scientific theory is a well - tested explanation for experimental results.
• A scientific law describes an observed pattern in nature.

Answer:

1. D
2. E
3. G
4. A
5. B
6. H
7. C
8. F