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 a scientific 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, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group, ensuring that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What does it mean to recognize a problem in the scientific method?

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Identifying a question or issue that can be investigated through scientific inquiry.

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What is the role of experimentation in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis by manipulating the independent variable and observing the effects on the dependent variable.

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

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A summary of the results of an experiment, determining whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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What is the significance of logic in scientific inquiry?

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Logic helps in forming valid conclusions and understanding relationships between variables.

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How does observation contribute to the scientific method?

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Observation allows scientists to gather data and identify patterns or problems that need investigation.