Scientific method

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What is the scientific method?

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects compare.

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What is an experimental group?

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The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or intervention being tested.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in the scientific method?

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To summarize the results of the experiment and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Making observations and asking questions about a phenomenon.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.