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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Is science a static process?

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No, science is a continually ongoing process.

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What should be done to verify experimental results?

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Experiments should be repeated multiple times to see if the results are consistent.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is deliberately changed in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the conclusion of an experiment?

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The answer to your question; a summary of what you have learned from the experiment.

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Why is it important to have a control in an experiment?

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To ensure that the results are due to the independent variable and not other factors.

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What is data in the context of scientific experiments?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative or qualitative.