Scientific Method

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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What is the first step in every scientific experiment?

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The question or problem that needs to be addressed.

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What are observations made during an experiment called?

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Data.

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What is the name of the information organized into charts and graphs from an experiment?

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Data.

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What is a conclusion in a scientific experiment?

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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What is the purpose of the scientific method?

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To provide a systematic approach to investigating questions and solving problems.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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What is a responding variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.