Scientific Method Review

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations?

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Quantitative observations involve numbers and measurements, while qualitative observations describe characteristics or qualities.

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What is an inference?

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A logical conclusion drawn from observations.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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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 an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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

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What does it mean for a question to be testable?

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It means the question can be answered through experimentation or observation.

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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.