The 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 data in the context of an experiment?

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The information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative or qualitative.

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How many independent variables should you have in an experiment?

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One.

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What is an independent variable?

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The one factor that is changed on purpose in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The factor that is measured in an experiment, which changes in response to the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of a scientific investigation.

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Why is it important to test one variable at a time?

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To know what is causing the changes in the experiment.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that remains constant and is not affected by the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.

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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.