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 formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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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 independent variable?

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The factor that you choose to change in an experiment, often referred to as the 'cause'.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The factor that you measure in an experiment, often referred to as the 'effect'.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data expressed in words, describing qualities or characteristics.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data expressed in numbers, representing measurable quantities.

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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 an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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

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What is the purpose of a variable in an experiment?

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To test the effects of changes in one factor on another.