Scientific Method Questions

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What is the dependent variable (DV) in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is what is being measured in an experiment, often referred to as the responding variable.

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What is a synonym for the dependent variable?

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Responding variable.

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What does accuracy refer to in scientific measurements?

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Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true or actual value.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is the organized way scientists answer questions and solve problems.

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What is the first step in every scientific experiment?

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The first step is to identify the question or problem.

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What is an independent variable (IV)?

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The independent variable is the factor that is purposefully changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

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

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The control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data refers to descriptive information that cannot be measured numerically.

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically.