Scientific Method

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What is the group that we will compare our experimental group to?

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Control Group

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What does the term 'dependent variable' mean?

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What is being measured

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Is it important to share your results with others after writing your conclusion?

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True

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In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be tested at a time?

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One

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What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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To provide a testable prediction

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics; quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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

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To serve as a baseline for comparison with the experimental group