Scientific Method Test

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What is the Scientific Method?

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The process of problem solving which involves making a hypothesis, testing it through an investigation, analyzing data, and sharing results through a conclusion.

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The variable that is MEASURED by the scientist in an experiment.

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What do constants or controls do in an experiment?

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They make experiments more reliable and accurate.

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What are Quantitative Observations?

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Observations that are expressed as numbers and a label.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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An educated guess or a prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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

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What is a Control Variable?

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Variables that are kept constant to ensure that the experiment is fair.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.

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What is Data Analysis?

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The process of interpreting the data collected during an experiment.

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What is a Conclusion in the Scientific Method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.