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 in the scientific method?

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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, not a direct fact.

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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 independent variable?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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An observation that involves measurement or counting, expressed in numbers.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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An observation that describes qualities or characteristics, often using words.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in the scientific method?

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To summarize the results of the experiment and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or not.