Scientific Method

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What are qualitative observations?

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Qualitative observations are observations made using our 5 senses, such as texture, color, volume, and taste.

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What are materials in an experiment?

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Materials are the tools or objects, like microscopes and measuring tapes, used to carry out an experiment.

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What do we do to test our hypothesis?

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We conduct an experiment to test our hypothesis.

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What is the conclusion in an experiment?

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The conclusion is the determination of whether our hypothesis was correct or not, along with the reasoning.

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What are quantitative observations?

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Quantitative observations are numerical data we gain during the experiment, such as mass, temperature, and distance.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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The purpose of an experiment is to test a hypothesis and gather data.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative or quantitative.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for scientific investigation, including observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.