Question

provide the letter of the definition that matches the scientific terms below. 1. control 2. conclusion 3. hypothesis 4. experiment 5. variable 6. data 7. theory a) using a set of observations to test a hypothesis. b) an idea about the system being examined. c) the numerical values recorded during an experiment or observation. d) a decision based on the data from an experiment e) a well - supported set of observations and explanations for natural events. f) set of observations used as a reference and compared to experimental observations in order to show that the result is due to the experimental treatment. g) name for the type of value measured that may vary in an experiment.

Explanation:

1. A control in an experiment is a set of observations used as a reference to show that the result is due to the experimental treatment, so control matches f.
2. A conclusion is a decision based on the data from an experiment, so conclusion matches d.
3. A hypothesis is an idea about the system being examined, so hypothesis matches b.
4. An experiment is using a set of observations to test a hypothesis, so experiment matches a.
5. A variable is the name for the type of value measured that may vary in an experiment, so variable matches g.
6. Data are the numerical values recorded during an experiment or observation, so data matches c.
7. A theory is a well - supported set of observations and explanations for natural events, so theory matches e.

Answer:

1. f
2. d
3. b
4. a
5. g
6. c
7. e