Match the following terms to their definitions.
data or facts that can be observed
the variable that changes in response to experimentation
the quantity in an experiment that remains unchanged
a proposed explanation for a scientific problem
the experimental factor that is changed by the scientist
Answer:
Explanation:
1. empirical evidence
data or facts that can be observed
2. independent variable
the experimental factor that is changed by the scientist
3. dependent variable
the variable that changes in response to experimentation
4. control
the quantity in an experiment that remains unchanged
5. hypothesis a proposed explanation for a scientific problem