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 experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving controlled conditions to observe the effects of variables.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is an inference?

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An explanation or interpretation of observations made during 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 or tested in an experiment, which responds to changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison in an experiment, which remains constant and is not affected by the independent variable.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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Factors that remain unchanged throughout the experiment to ensure that the test results are valid.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes qualities or characteristics, often collected through observations.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, often collected through measurements.