Scientific Method

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What is the process of obtaining information by using the senses called?

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Observation

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Data gathered using the senses are referred to as what type of data?

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Qualitative data

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What is the variable that is being measured or observed in an experiment?

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Dependent variable

Front

What is a series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question?

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Scientific method

Front

In an experiment testing which paper airplane design goes furthest, what is the independent variable?

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The paper airplane design

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What is the term for a testable prediction in the scientific method?

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Hypothesis

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What type of data is numerical and can be measured?

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Quantitative data

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What is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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What do you call the group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment?

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Control group

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

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To summarize the results and determine if the hypothesis was supported or not.