Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to investigate questions, gather data, and draw conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an 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 in an experiment to see how it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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The information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative or qualitative.

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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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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the purpose of a control variable?

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To keep certain factors constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and observe the effects of changing variables.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.