First Semester Test Review--Part 1

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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State the problem.

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What is the last step in the scientific method?

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State a 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 and affected in an experiment.

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What does it mean to perform an experiment?

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To conduct a test to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is data analysis?

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The process of inspecting, cleaning, and modeling data to discover useful information and support decision-making.

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What is the importance of gathering information in the scientific method?

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It helps to understand the problem and formulate a hypothesis.

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What is the process of recording data?

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The act of documenting observations and measurements during an experiment.