Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge.

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What is a manipulated variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the responding variable.

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What is a responding variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the manipulated variable.

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What are controlled variables?

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Factors in an experiment that are kept constant to ensure that the results are due to the manipulated variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A scientific theory explains why something happens, while a scientific law describes what happens under certain conditions.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative (descriptive) or quantitative (numerical).

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

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group, helping to isolate the effects of the manipulated variable.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.