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, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable being tested or changed by the scientist, also known as the manipulated variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that the scientist is measuring or observing, also known as the responding variable.

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What is a controlled variable?

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The variables that the scientist keeps constant, which allows them to attribute the results to the independent variable alone.

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How many independent variables should we change when conducting an experiment?

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1

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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 the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities, often collected through observations.

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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 importance of repetition in experiments?

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To ensure that results are reliable and can be reproduced.