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 formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an observation?

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Information gathered using the senses, such as seeing, hearing, or touching.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion?

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

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What is a prediction?

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A statement about what you think will happen in the future based on prior knowledge or observations.

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What is the difference between a fact and an observation?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an observation is information gathered through the senses.

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Why is it important to have a control in an experiment?

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A control allows scientists to compare results and see if the variable being tested has an effect.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine and interpret the results of an experiment to draw conclusions.