Scientific Method Review

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic approach to solving problems and answering questions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess that proposes a possible explanation for a phenomenon.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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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 is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment in which all variables are kept constant except for the one being tested.

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What is data in the context of scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative or qualitative.

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

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine and interpret the data collected during an experiment to draw conclusions.