Scientific Method Flashcard Review

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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State the problem.

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What is the independent variable in the hypothesis: 'If I spend more time studying, then my grades will improve'?

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Time Spent Studying.

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In an experiment with red candies in different types of soda, what is the independent variable?

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Kind of soda.

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What is an educated guess about what will happen in an experiment called?

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Hypothesis.

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What is the dependent variable in the hypothesis: 'If I add fertilizer to my plants, then they will grow taller'?

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Height of the Plant.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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To provide a testable prediction.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time.

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What does the dependent variable depend on?

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It depends on the independent variable.

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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.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.