Scientific Method Review

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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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.

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What is a constant variable?

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The thing in my experiment that must stay the same.

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What type of observation is 'The cat has orange fur on his ears'?

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Qualitative observation.

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What type of observation involves numbers and measurements?

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Quantitative observation.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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

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What is an experiment?

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A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis.