8 Grade Pre/Post Scientific Method

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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 should a scientist do if they get different results after repeating an experiment?

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Investigate possible errors in the experiment.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Identifying a problem or question that needs to be answered.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A variable that responds to changes in an experiment.

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During which step of the scientific method are observations and data recorded?

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Experimentation.

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What is the purpose of the scientific method?

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To provide a systematic approach for investigating phenomena and acquiring new knowledge.

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What is an independent variable?

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A variable that is deliberately changed in an experiment to test its effects.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is the significance of repeating experiments?

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To ensure reliability and accuracy of results.

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What is data analysis?

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The process of interpreting and making sense of collected data.