Scientific Method

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What do you use to make observations?

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Senses

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In the statement 'If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster,' what is the dependent variable?

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How fast you get to school

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What does performing a test or experiment allow you to test?

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Hypothesis

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What is the independent variable?

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The variable that you change in an investigation

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What is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results?

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Conclusion

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What is the scientific method?

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated by the researcher, while the dependent variable is measured to see how it is affected.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that is not changed during the experiment.