Scientific Method review

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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The dependent variable.

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What type of scientific observation is represented by the statement 'The insect in Container B has six appendages'?

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Quantitative.

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a source of valid scientific information: a peer-reviewed journal, a tabloid magazine, or a scientific textbook?

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Tabloid magazine.

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How does the control group differ from the experimental group in a scientific experiment?

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The control group does not contain the experimental data, whereas the experimental group does.

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What is the best measurement tool to use when determining the width of a human hair?

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Micrometer.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis in the context of scientific research?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe characteristics or qualities, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher.