Scientific Method

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What is gathering information through senses called?

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Observation

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What is the variable that YOU change during an experiment?

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Independent variable

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What step of the scientific method answers the reason for doing the experiment?

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Purpose

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Write a testable question

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What variables should be kept constant in an experiment on plant growth?

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Type of plant, flower pot, soil, and amount of sunlight

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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 dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of the experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is the purpose of conducting research in the scientific method?

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To gather background information and understand the topic before forming a hypothesis.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to investigate a hypothesis.