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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Why is a large sample size important in experiments?

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It helps ensure that results are reliable and can be accepted as true.

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What should you do if your experiment shows that your hypothesis is wrong?

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Go back to the research and formulate a new hypothesis.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The outcome of the experiment that cannot be controlled.

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What is serendipity in scientific research?

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The occurrence of making fortunate discoveries by accident.

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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 an independent variable?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of repeating experiments?

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To verify results and ensure reliability.

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What is data in the context of scientific experiments?

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Information collected during an experiment that is used to support or refute a hypothesis.