Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is the experimental group in an experiment?

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The group that is affected by the variable or the group that is changed.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What is the purpose of collecting information in the scientific method?

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To gather background information relevant to the problem being investigated.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method: Form a theory, Conduct an experiment, Analyze data, or Make observations?

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Form a theory.

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the importance of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What does it mean to analyze data in the scientific method?

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To interpret the results of the experiment to determine if the hypothesis is supported or not.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor that can change in an experiment.