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 type of graph would best represent everyone's favorite video game system in a class?

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Circle graph

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What type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

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Quantitative data

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What is the label for the independent variable in an experiment?

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Boxes Sold

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What kind of graph is used to show comparisons among categories?

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Bar graph

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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 a test that is conducted to support or refute a hypothesis?

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Experiment

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested.

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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 do we call the variable that is changed in an experiment?

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Independent variable