Scientific Method

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The control group is the part of the experiment that serves as a basis of comparison; it does not receive the experimental treatment and is used to measure how the other variable is affected.

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Why is it important to repeat experiments?

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Experiments should be repeated to ensure that the results are consistent and reliable, confirming that the findings are not due to chance.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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

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What are the steps to conduct an experiment?

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The steps include making observations, asking a question, forming a hypothesis, conducting procedures, collecting data, and drawing a conclusion.

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What is a conclusion in scientific experiments?

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A conclusion is a summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a procedure in an experiment?

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The procedure outlines the specific steps to be followed in conducting the experiment, ensuring consistency and reliability.

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What is data in the context of scientific experiments?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

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What is an observation in scientific research?

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An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful and systematic way.