Scientific Method Unit Review

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What are the very tiny particles that make up a substance?

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Molecules.

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What is an educated guess about what will happen in an experiment called?

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Hypothesis.

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What term describes the likelihood of something occurring or the chance of something happening?

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Probability.

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In which experiment did we learn about probability and outliers?

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Roll 'Em.

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What is the question you want to answer in an experiment called?

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Problem.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured.

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What is a conclusion in the context of the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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To provide a testable prediction.