Scientific Method BWHS Flashcard

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What is the variable that is changed on purpose in an experiment?

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Independent Variable

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What do you call the process of determining the results and if it matches the hypothesis?

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Conclusion

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What is the term for the process of testing a hypothesis with an experiment?

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Experimentation

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What type of data uses numbers to describe information?

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Quantitative Data

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What is formatted in an 'If...Then...' statement?

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Hypothesis

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent Variable

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question or identify a problem.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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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 qualitative data?

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Descriptive data that can be observed but not measured.