Scientific Processes

A hypothesis is often based on an __________ statement.

if-then

In an experiment, the __________ group is identical except for one factor.

experimental

The __________ group is used for comparison in an experiment.

control

The variable that is changed in an experiment is known as the __________ variable.

independent

A well-designed experiment includes an experimental group and a __________ group.

control

The __________ group allows scientists to verify their hypothesis.

control

In scientific experiments, all other conditions should be kept the same to ensure that the results are due to the __________ variable.

changed

Observations in the scientific process lead to __________.

questions

Scientists gather data and __________ after an experiment.

analyze

The manipulation in an experiment should not affect the outcome, otherwise it is __________.

biasing