Scientific Method

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What is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results?

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Conclusion

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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

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What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

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In the statement 'If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood,' what is the dependent variable?

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Increase the amount of iron in your blood.

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What is the name of the information that you get from your experiment, which you organize into charts and graphs?

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Data

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What do you call the factor that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable.

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

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is the process of using your senses to gather information called?

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Observation.

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What is a prediction made before conducting an experiment called?

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Hypothesis.