Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is a control variable?

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The parts of an investigation that remain the same so that the dependent variable can be measured.

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What is an independent variable?

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The ONE thing you change in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.

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What type of graph shows data using bars?

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Bar Graph.

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What type of graph shows data using points connected by lines?

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Line Graph.

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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 data collection?

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The process of gathering information during an experiment.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to support or refute 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 and whether the hypothesis was supported.