Scientific Method

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What is a constant/control in an experiment?

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Things that do not change in an experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.

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Why do scientists use the scientific method?

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To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.

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What is the final step in the scientific method?

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Write a conclusion about your results.

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When graphing data, where do you place your independent variable?

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x-axis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are changed by the scientist, while dependent variables are measured in the experiment.

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What is data analysis?

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The process of interpreting and making sense of collected data.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.