The Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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The Scientific Method is a systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, data collection, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a standard of comparison in an experiment that is not exposed to the independent variable, allowing for a baseline to measure the effects of the variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables in an experiment.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which can be organized into charts and graphs for analysis.

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What is the purpose of conducting experiments?

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The purpose of conducting experiments is to test hypotheses, gather data, and draw conclusions about scientific questions.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities (e.g., color, texture), while quantitative data involves numerical measurements (e.g., height, weight).

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What is the significance of replicating experiments?

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Replicating experiments is important to verify results, ensure reliability, and confirm that findings are not due to chance.

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What is an observation in scientific research?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something using the senses, which can lead to questions and hypotheses.