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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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation for a problem or question that can be tested through experimentation.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is an experimental group?

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The group in an experiment that receives the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the independent variable and is used for comparison.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation/Question - Identifying a problem or question based on observations.

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What comes after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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Experiment - Testing the hypothesis through controlled experimentation.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5