Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is deliberately changed in an experiment to test its effects.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation for a problem that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is data in an experiment?

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Observations and measurements collected during an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and determine the effects of changing variables.

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What does it mean to make an observation?

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To use your senses to gather information about the world around you.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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

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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 in an experiment.