Matching Pairs Scientific Method Part 2Online version The following are additional terms that you will be using this year in your scientific inquiry and activities. by Patricia Roberts 1 Independent Variable 2 Sources of Error 3 Dependent variable 4 Control 5 Safety Precautions 6 Constant Conditions 7 Data 8 Discussion A set of factors used to eliminate error in an experiment, a starting point, something to which you can compare your results. Actions taken to ensure the safety of all those involved in the experiment. The factors of the experiment that are being measured. The scientist has no control over the change of the dependent variable. Ideas/information obtained from an experiment. This will include personal thoughts and should draw upon knowledge of the topic. Things that can change in the experiment, affecting the results, that are out of the scientists control. Measurements or statistics obtained from the experiment by using instruments or tallying. The factors of the experiment that are being tested. The scientist chooses to change the independent variable. The factors of the experiment that are not permitted to change. These are things that, if they changed, would affect the outcomes of the experiment. There are often multiple constant conditions.
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