Scientific Method Review

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is what you change during an experiment.

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What is an example of Quantitative Data?

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42 grams is an example of Quantitative Data.

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured in the experiment is the dependent variable.

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What is a constant variable?

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A constant variable is 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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This is a qualitative observation.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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The control group is used as a standard for comparison to see the effect of the independent variable.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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Analyzing data means examining and interpreting the data collected during an experiment.