Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and analysis.

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What is a Control Group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is the purpose of a Control in an experiment?

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To ensure that the results of an experiment are due to the variable being tested and not other factors.

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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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Making an observation.

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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 an Experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is Data in the context of scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment that can be analyzed to draw conclusions.

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What does it mean to Analyze Data?

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To examine and interpret the data collected from an experiment to determine if the hypothesis is supported.

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What is the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative Data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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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.