Question

1. the ______________ is the factor you want to test. it is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects the dependent variable.

a. independent variable
b. dependent variable
c. hypothesis
d. conclusion

1. a(n) ______________ is an explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

a. scientific theory
b. scientific law
c. prediction
d. base unit

1. in the experiment below, which hypothesis was most likely being tested and was supported?

a. if seeds are planted in a bigger pot, then they will grow more rapidly.
b. if seeds are grown in soil with fertilizer, then they will grow larger.
c. if seeds are watered, then they will sprout more than seeds that are not.
d. if seeds are not watered, then they will sprout more than seeds that are.

1. \if an athlete drinks gatorade before and during a basketball game, then she will be less likely to commit fouls.\ in the previous hypothesis, identify the dependent variable.

a. whether or not she drank gatorade before the game.
b. whether or not she drank gatorade before and during the game.
c. whether or not she committed more fouls during the game.
d. whether or not the referee was blind in one eye.

1. \if an athlete drinks gatorade before and during a basketball game, then she will be less likely to commit fouls.\ in the previous hypothesis, identify the independent variable.

a. whether or not she drank gatorade before the game.
b. whether or not she drank gatorade before and during the game.
c. whether or not she committed more fouls during the game.
d. whether or not the referee was blind in one eye.

Explanation:

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Answer:

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