HJB Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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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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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment when the independent variable is changed.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter contained in a substance, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space that a substance occupies, typically measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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The step where you summarize the results of the experiment and state whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To answer a specific question or test a hypothesis.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

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To measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.