Scientific Method Review

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is observed and measured for changes in response to the independent variable.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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The first step of the scientific method is to ask a question based on observations.

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

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The control group does not contain the experimental variable and is used for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the variable that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is the purpose of conducting background research in the scientific method?

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Background research helps to gather information and understand existing knowledge related to the question being investigated.

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What is an experimental group?

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The experimental group is the group in an experiment that receives the treatment or experimental variable.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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