Scientific Processes Test Review

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary that explains whether or not the data supports the hypothesis.

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What can scientists conclude if an orchard sprayed with a chemical produced 60 apples while an unsprayed orchard produced 40 apples?

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The chemical increased apple production.

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What is a scientific law?

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A natural event or description of a pattern that has been proven true over and over.

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What goes on the X axis of a graph?

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Independent Variable.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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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 a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.