Scientific Method

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What is the purpose of repeating trials in an experiment?

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To ensure the results are consistent and reliable.

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What must conclusions based on an experiment be consistent with?

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Experimental data and observations.

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What is the variable in an experiment that is deliberately changed by the scientist?

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Independent variable.

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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Question/problem.

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What is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results?

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Conclusion.

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What is the definition of a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between 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.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.