Scientific Method and Variables Test

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What is a testable prediction about a scientific investigation?

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Hypothesis

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What do you call information obtained through your senses, such as touch, sound, and sight?

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Observation

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In the statement 'If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities,' what is the independent variable?

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Amount of flossing

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What is a series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question?

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Scientific method

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What is a constant/control in an experiment?

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Things that do not change in an experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is being measured or tested.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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To provide a testable statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe characteristics (e.g., color, texture), while quantitative observations involve numbers and measurements.

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

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To serve as a standard for comparison, ensuring that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is an experiment in the context of the scientific method?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.