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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used to answer questions through observation and experimentation.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Asking a question.

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What type of variable is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable.

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What is the factor being tested or changed in an experiment called?

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Independent variable.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that includes numbers.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that includes descriptions or characteristics.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What are constants in an experiment?

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Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment.

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What is the purpose of analyzing results in the scientific method?

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To determine if the hypothesis is supported or refuted.