The Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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The Scientific Method is a systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, analysis, and conclusion.

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What is a Control Group?

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The Control Group is the group in an experiment that remains under normal conditions and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is an Experimental Group?

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The Experimental Group is the group in an experiment that receives the treatment or condition being tested.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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The Independent Variable is the one factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect.

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The Dependent Variable is the measured effect or response in an experiment that is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A Hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the purpose of a Control in an experiment?

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The purpose of a Control is to provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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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.

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What is a conclusion in the context of the Scientific Method?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment, determining whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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What is the importance of replication in experiments?

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Replication is important to verify results and ensure that findings are consistent and reliable.