Question

match each word to its best statement. (iv = independent variable, dv = dependent variable)
iv
dv
hypothesis
the variable the scientist is looking at as the results of the experiment
the variable the scientist is testing (changing) in an experiment
a possible answer to a scientific question.
a hypothesis must be testable. true false

Explanation:

1. The dependent variable (dv) is what the scientist looks at as results since it depends on the independent variable.
2. The independent variable (iv) is what the scientist tests or changes in an experiment.
3. A hypothesis is a possible answer to a scientific question. Also, a hypothesis must be testable to be valid in science.

Answer:

1. dv
2. iv
3. hypothesis
4. True