Scientific Process

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What is the experimental variable that you CHANGE on purpose to see what happens?

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Manipulated/Independent variable.

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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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In an experiment, what is the variable that is measured and affected by the independent variable?

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Dependent variable.

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How many independent/manipulated variables should you have in your experiment for good data?

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One.

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What is the process of testing a hypothesis called?

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Experiment.

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What is the variable that remains constant throughout an experiment?

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Control variable.

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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.

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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 the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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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.