Final Exam Practice Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for experimentation that includes making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

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Why is the Scientific Method important?

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It ensures that the results can be trusted and repeated.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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In an experiment testing fertilizer, what is the control group?

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The group that does not receive the new fertilizer and is used for comparison.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

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What is an observation?

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Information gathered through the senses.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What does it mean to make a prediction?

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To make an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment.