Question

match each word to its definition
information you
gather using your
senses
something that
can change
the variable that a
scientist changes
intentionally dur-
ing an
investigation
a. variable
b. observation
c. independent
variable

Explanation:

1. For "information you gather using your senses", the definition of "observation" (option b) is the act of gathering information via senses, so they match.
2. For "something that can change", the definition of "variable" (option a) is a quantity or factor that can change, so they match.
3. For "the variable that a scientist changes intentionally during an investigation", the definition of "independent variable" (option c) is the variable manipulated by the scientist, so they match.

Answer:

• "information you gather using your senses" - b. observation
• "something that can change" - a. variable
• "the variable that a scientist changes intentionally during an investigation" - c. independent variable