PRACTICE- 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 the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation: Noticing and describing a phenomenon or a problem.

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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 the method step in the scientific method?

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The method step involves providing step-by-step instructions to conduct the experiment.

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What is the result step in the scientific method?

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The result step involves analyzing the data collected during the experiment.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of the experiment, determining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the purpose of observation in the scientific method?

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To gather information and identify a problem or question to investigate.

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What role does experimentation play in the scientific method?

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Experimentation tests the hypothesis through controlled conditions to gather data.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Why is it important to analyze data in the scientific method?

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Analyzing data helps to understand the results and draw valid conclusions.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a conclusion?

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A hypothesis is a prediction made before the experiment, while a conclusion is drawn after analyzing the results.