Scientific Method Flashcard Review

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction that attempts to answer a question.

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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 the purpose of a conclusion in an experiment?

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To summarize the results and determine if the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What should NOT be used when writing a conclusion?

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Proven.

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What type of graph is best for showing percentages of a whole?

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Circle (pie) graph.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Research.

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What comes after asking a question in the scientific method?

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Forming a hypothesis.

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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 a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.