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 variable in an experiment?

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A factor that is tested or changed by the scientist.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Asking a question.

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What is a control group?

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The part of the experiment used for comparison, representing the 'normal state'.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, such as 'The shark is 10 feet long.'

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities, such as 'The flowers have a strong scent and are red.'

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is an independent variable?

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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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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, affected by the independent variable.

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What are constants in an experiment?

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Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment to ensure a fair test.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2