Scientific Method WBL

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What is the Scientific Method?

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

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What are controlled variables?

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Factors in an experiment that are kept constant to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an experiment?

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To summarize the results, interpret the data, and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What does the Y-Axis represent on a graph?

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The Y-Axis represents the measured variable in an experiment.

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What does the X-Axis represent on a graph?

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The X-Axis represents the independent variable in an experiment.

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Why is it important to have only one independent variable in an experiment?

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To ensure that any changes in the dependent variable can be directly attributed to the independent variable.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and observe the effects of changing variables.