Scientific Method WBL

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps followed by scientists to answer questions.

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What is a testable question?

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A question that can be answered through experimentation.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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An observation that describes qualities or characteristics, such as color or texture.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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An observation that involves measurement or counting.

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What is a conclusion in scientific experiments?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What are controlled variables?

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Variables that are kept constant to ensure that the experiment is fair.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data.