Scientific Method:

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to investigate questions, gather data, and draw conclusions.

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What is an Observation?

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Information gathered using the senses; it is factual and can be measured.

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What is an Inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations; it is not directly observed.

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What is Qualitative Data?

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Data that describes qualities or characteristics, often using words.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an Experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a Conclusion in the Scientific Method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the purpose of Research in the Scientific Method?

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To gather information and background knowledge to help formulate a hypothesis.

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What is a Variable in an experiment?

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Any factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the results.