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 observation?

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

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What is an inference?

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A logical interpretation or conclusion drawn from observations.

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Where is the dependent variable located on a graph?

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On the Y-axis.

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What is another term for independent variables?

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Manipulated variables.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observe a problem.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that is not affected by the independent variable.

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What is a variable?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.