Scientific Method

Scientific Method

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

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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.

2.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable explanation for a phenomenon or a prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

3.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving controlled conditions to observe the effects of variables.

4.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

5.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

6.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment in which all variables are kept constant except for the one being tested, allowing for a fair test.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a baseline for comparison, ensuring that the results of the experiment are due to the independent variable.

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