Scientific Method Diagnostic

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Type of data that is in the form of a description; example: color of the water.

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Qualitative data is descriptive and often involves characteristics that can be observed but not measured.

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Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

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To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.

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This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

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Independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment.

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Observations made during an experiment are called:

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment.

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Science is a body of knowledge that explains the _______ world.

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Natural world refers to the physical universe and everything in it.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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A control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a structured procedure to test a hypothesis by manipulating variables.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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