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 data in the context of scientific research?

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Information gathered from observations and experiments that can be analyzed to draw conclusions.

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Why is it important to write down your procedure in an experiment?

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So that other scientists can repeat the experiment and verify results.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What are controlled variables?

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Variables that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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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 the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group, helping to isolate the effects of the independent variable.

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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.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and observe the effects of changing variables.