Scientific Method - Biology

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge.

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What is an Observation in the Scientific Method?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The variable that responds to the change in an experiment; it is measured and affected by the independent variable.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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The variable that is purposely manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect.

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What is a Control Variable?

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Variables that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of Research in the Scientific Method?

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To gather information and understand the background of the problem question before conducting an experiment.

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What is a Conclusion in the Scientific Method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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State a problem question based on observations.

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What is the importance of Formulating a Hypothesis?

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It provides a clear direction for the research and experimentation process.