Scientific Method Review

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic approach to solving problems and answering questions.

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What is the difference between a control group and an experimental group?

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The control group does not contain the experimental variable, whereas the experimental group does.

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Which variable is plotted on the x-axis in a graph?

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Independent Variable.

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What is a variable in a scientific experiment?

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A factor that is being tested.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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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 controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to isolate its effects.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.