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 the first step in the scientific method?

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Observe a problem.

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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 experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a dependent variable?

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What scientists measure to see if it responded to a change.

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What is an independent variable?

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What a scientist changes in an experiment to test their hypothesis.

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How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?

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One.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is data?

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Information collected during an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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