Scientific Method

Scientific Method

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Science, Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the scientific method?

Back

A systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The variable in an experiment that is deliberately changed by the scientist.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured in an experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hypothesis?

Back

An educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiment.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a control group?

Back

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Back

Identifying a question or problem to investigate.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many variables should be tested at one time in a controlled experiment?

Back

One variable.

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