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 a dependent variable?

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

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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Identifying a question or problem that you want to solve.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to investigate a hypothesis and gather data.

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What is a variable?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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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.