Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used to investigate observations, solve problems, and test hypotheses.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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The factor in an experiment that is measured or observed to see how it is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A factor that remains the same throughout the experiment to ensure a fair test.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

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What does it mean for a hypothesis to be testable?

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It means that the hypothesis can be supported or refuted through experimentation.

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What is a control group?

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

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Why is it important to have a control group?

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It helps to determine the effect of the independent variable by providing a baseline for comparison.

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What is an experiment?

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A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis.

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What is observation in the scientific method?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.