Question

make a hypothesis
identify the problem
arrive at a conclusion
test the hypothesis
communicate your results
following terms with the correct definition.

1. hypothesis
2. control
3. dependent variable
4. experiment
5. conclusion
6. data

independent variable

Explanation:

1. A hypothesis is an educated guess, so 1 - B.
2. A control is used to ensure results are due to the variable being tested, so 2 - E.
3. A dependent variable is the factor that changes in response to the independent variable, so 3 - G.
4. An experiment is an organized procedure to test a hypothesis, so 4 - A.
5. A conclusion is a judgment based on the results of an experiment, so 5 - D.
6. Data are the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations, so 6 - C.

Answer:

1. B. An educated guess
2. E. Used to ensure results are due to the variable being tested
3. G. The factor that changes in response to the independent variable
4. A. Organized procedure to test a hypothesis
5. D. A judgment based on the results of an experiment
6. C. Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations