Scientific Method REVIEW

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What are the two types of data in scientific research?

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Qualitative and Quantitative.

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What type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

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Qualitative data.

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What type of data involves numbers obtained by counting or measuring?

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Quantitative data.

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In an experiment, what is the 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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In Mr. S.'s experiment, what is the independent variable when testing how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp?

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Mass of the ball.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.