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 a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of a scientific investigation.

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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 you measure in an investigation.

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What is a control variable?

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

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What type of graph is used to show changes over time?

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Line graph.

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What type of graph is best suited for comparing different categories or groups?

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Bar graph.

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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To show the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

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Observation.

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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.