The Scientific Method 4th

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used to investigate observations, solve problems, and test hypotheses.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice or perceive using your senses.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a possible explanation or prediction that can be tested through experiments.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a test conducted to determine if a hypothesis is true or false.

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What is data?

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Data is information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

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What is a conclusion?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is any factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A controlled variable is a factor that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure a fair test.

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What is a responding variable?

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A responding variable is the factor that is measured in an experiment, which responds to changes in the manipulated variable.

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What is a manipulated variable?

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A manipulated variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects.