Scientific Method

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is deliberately changed by the scientist.

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What are the two types of data scientists collect?

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Qualitative and quantitative.

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What type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

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Qualitative data.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

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

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the scientific method?

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

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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What is data in the context of scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment that can be analyzed.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.