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 formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that you change in an investigation.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is being measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observe.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is a control variable?

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A variable that is kept the same throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an experiment?

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To summarize the results and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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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 data in the context of scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative or qualitative.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.