Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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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 a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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What does it mean to form a hypothesis?

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To make an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment based on observations.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is a control group?

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

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What is an experimental group?

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The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or intervention.