Unit 0 practice: Scientific Method

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What type of data is collected by measuring the height of plants?

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Quantitative data is numerical and can be measured, such as height, weight, or temperature.

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What is the main goal of the scientific method?

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The main goal of the scientific method is to understand natural phenomena through observation, experimentation, and analysis.

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What does CER stand for in scientific investigations?

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CER stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning, which is a framework for writing conclusions.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor that is measured in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent 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 make observations and ask a question.

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What comes after formulating a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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After formulating a hypothesis, the next step is to conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.

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What is the purpose of analyzing data in the scientific method?

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The purpose of analyzing data is to interpret the results of the experiment and determine whether the hypothesis is supported or not.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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

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