Scientific Process

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the one that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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True or False: A hypothesis can be proven wrong.

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True. A hypothesis can be tested and may not always be correct.

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What makes a scientific question measurable?

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A scientific question is measurable if it can be tested and quantified through observation and experimentation.

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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 determine if it is supported or refuted by the data.

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What is data in the context of scientific experiments?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which can be analyzed to draw conclusions.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an observation in science?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments or through the senses.