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 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 or tested in an experiment, affected by the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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The summary of the results of an experiment, indicating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question or make an observation.

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What is the purpose of collecting data in an experiment?

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To gather information that can be analyzed to support or refute the hypothesis.

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What does it mean to share conclusions with others?

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Communicating the results and findings of an experiment to the scientific community or public.

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What is the importance of making predictions in the scientific method?

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Predictions help to formulate hypotheses and guide the direction of the experiment.

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What is the role of experimentation in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.