Question

a proposed explanation that can be tested:
a step - by - step procedure that is used to test a hypothesis:
the thing that the scientist changes in an experiment: variable
what is measured or observed in an experiment: variable
in science, a combines observations and explains why. (ex. evolution)
in science, a is used to make predictions, telling us what will happen.
independent
dependent
experiment
theory
law
evidence
inference
qualitative
quantitative
observing
hypothesis
natural

Explanation:

Each term is matched to its standard definition in the scientific method:

1. A testable proposed explanation is a hypothesis.
2. A step-by-step procedure to test a hypothesis is an experiment.
3. The variable a scientist intentionally changes is the independent variable.
4. The variable measured/observed in an experiment is the dependent variable.
5. A scientific idea that explains why phenomena occur (like evolution) is a theory.
6. A scientific idea that makes predictions about what will happen is a law.

Answer:

1. A proposed explanation that can be tested: hypothesis
2. A step-by-step procedure that is used to test a hypothesis: experiment
3. The thing that the scientist changes in an experiment: independent variable
4. What is measured or observed in an experiment: dependent variable
5. In science, a ____ combines observations and explains WHY. (Ex. Evolution): theory
6. In science, a ____ is used to make predictions, telling us WHAT will happen: law