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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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Question/Problem - Identifying what you want to learn or investigate.

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What tool is used to measure length or distance?

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Meter Stick - A tool used for measuring larger objects.

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What instrument measures the volume of a liquid?

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Graduated Cylinder - A tool used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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The final step where results are analyzed and a determination is made about the hypothesis.

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What is data in scientific research?

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

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and gather data.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that remains constant throughout the experiment.