Biology Scientific Method

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What is the part of an experiment that stays the same?

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Control

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable statement predicting the outcome of an experiment, e.g., 'If I leave milk out of the refrigerator, then it will grow bacteria.'

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What are facts and information collected during an experiment called?

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Data

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What is an example of qualitative data?

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The color of the fur of an animal.

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What type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

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Qualitative data.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured and affected in the experiment.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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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 against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.