Scientific Method

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What does scientific inquiry begin with?

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A question.

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What is the responding variable in an experiment where a scientist waters a flower every day to see if it results in better growth?

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Plant growth.

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What is the definition of science?

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A way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through that process.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where a scientist determines how one particular variable affects the outcome.

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What should a scientist do after conducting a controlled experiment?

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Interpret the data from the experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor that can change or be changed.

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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 data in the context of scientific experiments?

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Information collected during an experiment.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured.