Question

summarize it!
drag and drop the words or phrases that accurately complete the paragraph.
the scientific process involves several steps, but can be
by the
scientist if needed. if a question is used to start an investigation, it needs to be
specific and
. the hypothesis should be based on background
knowledge and in the form of an \if...then...\ statement. the experiment may have
variables. the
variable is what is being changed, while the

variable is what is being measured. after data is gathered and
analyzed, a conclusion is formed. it can prove your hypothesis correct or incorrect.

vague
outcome
result
initial
test
fixable
modified
testable

Explanation:

1. For the first blank: The scientific process can be adjusted by the scientist, so "modified" fits as it means changed or adjusted.
2. For the second blank: A question to start an investigation needs to be specific and able to be tested, so "testable" is correct (opposite of vague, which would not be good for a scientific question).
3. For the third blank: In an experiment, the variable that is changed is the "initial" (or independent) variable, but from the options, "initial" here refers to the one being manipulated.
4. For the fourth blank: The variable being measured is the "outcome" (or dependent) variable, as it's the result of the change in the initial variable.

Answer:

1. The scientific process involves several steps, but can be $\boldsymbol{\text{modified}}$ by the scientist if needed.
2. If a question is used to start an investigation, it needs to be specific and $\boldsymbol{\text{testable}}$.
3. The $\boldsymbol{\text{initial}}$ variable is what is being changed, while the $\boldsymbol{\text{outcome}}$ variable is what is being measured.