Scientific Method

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that you are measuring in the experiment, where your quantitative data comes from.

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What is the fifth step of the scientific method?

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Data - it involves making observations and recording what you see happening in a table, chart, or graph.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Question - it involves asking a question about something you observe.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the conclusion in the scientific method?

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The conclusion is the summary of the results of the experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What type of data includes numbers?

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Quantitative data - it includes measurements and amounts.

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What type of data describes qualities or characteristics?

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Qualitative data - it describes observations that cannot be measured with numbers.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that you change or control in an experiment to test its effects.

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What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis by conducting a procedure and collecting data.

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What is the role of gathering information in the scientific method?

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To collect background knowledge and research related to the question being investigated.