Scientific Method review

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation of an observation that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that are described in words and cannot be measured numerically.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison and to ensure that the results are due to the variable being tested.

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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.

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What is the importance of repeating experiments?

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To verify results and ensure that they are reliable and not due to chance.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.