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 formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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The factor 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?

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The factor that is measured in an experiment; it changes in response to the independent variable.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, such as height, weight, or temperature.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes qualities or characteristics, such as color, texture, or smell.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Information collected during an experiment, often organized into charts and graphs.

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

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To ensure that the results are valid and that any changes in the dependent variable can be attributed to that one factor.

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What is a control group?

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

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.