Question

matching
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:

• 6 - A: The experimental group is the one that shows the effect of the variable being tested.
• 7 - B: The independent variable is the one that is changed.
• 8 - C: The control group is left alone and not experimented on.
• 9 - D: Scientific inquiry involves the many ways scientists study the natural world.
• 10 - E: A hypothesis is a possible answer to a scientific question.
• 11 - F: The dependent variable is the one that gets measured.
• 12 - G: A scientific theory is a well - tested explanation for experimental results.
• 13 - H: A scientific law describes an observed pattern in nature.

Answer:

1. A. This group shows the effect of the variable being tested
2. B. This is the one variable that is changed
3. C. A well - tested explanation for experimental results
4. D. The many ways in which scientists study the natural world
5. E. A possible answer to a scientific question
6. F. This describes an observed pattern in nature
7. G. This group is left alone and not experimented on
8. H. This is the variable that gets measured