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 formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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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 an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an 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 or observed in an experiment, affected by the independent variable.

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Why must a hypothesis be testable?

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To allow for experimentation and validation of the prediction.

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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 does it mean to control variables in an experiment?

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To keep all other variables constant except for the independent variable to ensure 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 against the experimental group.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, used to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.