Scientific Method

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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What is a dependent variable?

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What scientists measure to see if it responded to a change.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observe a problem.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is an independent variable?

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What a scientist changes in an experiment to test their hypothesis.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is data?

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Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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

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What is the purpose of a scientific experiment?

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To test 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.