Scientific Method Test Review

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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 relationship between two or more variables.

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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 is a controlled variable?

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Factors that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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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 an experiment?

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A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis by manipulating variables and observing the outcomes.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in a systematic way.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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What is a bar graph?

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A visual representation of data using bars to compare different categories or groups.