8 Grade Pre/Post Scientific Method

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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

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To serve as a comparison to the experimental group, helping to isolate the effects of the independent variable.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Identifying a problem or question that needs to be answered.

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What should a scientist do if they get different results after repeating an experiment?

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Investigate possible errors to understand why the results differ.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A broad explanation based on a body of evidence that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, responding to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the importance of conducting multiple trials in an experiment?

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To ensure reliability and accuracy of the results by minimizing the impact of random errors.

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What is the role of data analysis in the scientific method?

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To interpret the results of an experiment and determine whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the universe.