Scientific Method Review

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What is the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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The dependent variable.

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Can a theory turn into a law?

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False.

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What is a prediction of what occurs in the natural world in specific circumstances, but does NOT explain why or how it occurs?

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Law.

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What are all the factors in an experiment that are kept the same in every group called?

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Constants.

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How does Newton’s third law of motion differ from a theory?

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A theory explains a set of well tested observations; a law describes a pattern in nature.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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

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To provide a baseline for comparison.

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What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

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The independent variable is manipulated, while the dependent variable is measured.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement that describes a consistent relationship observed in nature.