Scientific design

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What is a responding variable in an experiment?

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The responding variable is the variable that is measured or recorded during an experiment to assess the effect of the manipulated variable.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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The control group is the group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is a manipulated variable?

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The manipulated variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the responding variable.

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What is a claim in scientific research?

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A claim is a simple statement that answers a research question, often based on evidence gathered during an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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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 difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities (e.g., colors, textures), while quantitative data involves numerical measurements (e.g., height, weight).

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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What is the importance of repetition in experiments?

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Repetition helps to ensure that results are reliable and can be reproduced, which strengthens the validity of the findings.