The Practice of Science

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The control group is the part of the experiment that serves as a basis of comparison; it does not receive the treatment or variable being tested.

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Why is replication of experiments important in science?

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Replication of experiments helps to confirm and verify results, ensuring that findings are reliable and not due to chance.

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What are constants in an experiment?

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Constants are the factors that stay the same throughout the entire experiment to ensure that the test results are valid.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a possible explanation to a problem or question that has not yet been tested.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data is the information collected from an experiment, which can be organized into charts and graphs for analysis.

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What is an experimental group?

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The experimental group is the part of the experiment that receives the treatment or variable being tested.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled in an experiment, while the dependent variable is the one that is measured or affected.

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What are observations in scientific experiments?

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Observations are the information gathered through the senses during an experiment, which can include qualitative and quantitative data.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an experiment?

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The conclusion summarizes the results of the experiment and explains whether the hypothesis was supported or not.