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 an observation in the scientific method?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable explanation for a scientific question or problem, often stated as an educated guess.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is data in the context of scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison, ensuring that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is a theory in science?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-supported explanation based on extensive evidence.