Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is an independent variable (IV)?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable (DV)?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A factor that remains the same throughout the experiment to ensure a fair test.

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On which axis do we place the independent variable in a graph?

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The x-axis.

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On which axis do we place the dependent variable in a graph?

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The y-axis.

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What is an experiment?

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A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine and interpret the results of an experiment to draw conclusions.