The Scientific Method and Pizza Making

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic way of exploring the world around us, answering questions, and solving problems.

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What is a hypothesis in the context of pizza making?

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A hypothesis might be: 'Adding more cheese to a pizza will make it more popular among students.'

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What are variables in an experiment?

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Variables are elements that can change within an experiment, such as different toppings, crust types, and cooking times.

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What are independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is what you change (e.g., the amount of cheese), while the dependent variable is what you measure (e.g., how many students like each pizza).

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A control is an element of the experiment that remains constant, ensuring that the results are due to the variable being tested.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data are the pieces of information collected during an experiment, such as the number of students who chose each type of pizza.

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What are observations in an experiment?

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Observations are crucial for collecting data and can be qualitative (descriptions) or quantitative (numbers).

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What are results in an experiment?

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Results are the findings of an experiment after analyzing the data, such as showing that pizzas with more cheese are preferred by more students.

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What is a conclusion in the context of an experiment?

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A conclusion is drawn from the results and reflects on the hypothesis, determining if it was correct or if further experiments are needed.

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Why is it important to repeat experiments?

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Repeating experiments helps ensure that the results are reliable and not just due to chance or error.