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, data collection, and conclusion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction based on observations and research that can be tested through experimentation.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

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What should you do after completing a scientific experiment?

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Share your research with other scientists to contribute to the scientific community.

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True or False: Science is a static field that does not change over time.

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False. Science is a continually ongoing process that evolves with new discoveries.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Identifying a question or problem that needs to be investigated.

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What is data in the context of scientific experiments?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptive observations).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

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To gather existing information and knowledge related to the question or problem before forming a hypothesis.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving controlled conditions to observe the effects of variables.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is peer review?

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A process where other scientists evaluate and critique research before it is published to ensure accuracy and validity.