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 formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A prediction or educated guess based on observations that can be tested through experiments.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question or make an observation.

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What comes after making a hypothesis?

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Conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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The summary of what was learned from the experiment, based on the data collected.

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Why is it important to control variables in an experiment?

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

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What is an example of a variable in an experiment?

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The color of candy being tested for preference.

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What is the last step of the scientific method?

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Present results, which includes sharing findings and conclusions.

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What is data in the context of scientific experiments?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

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What does it mean to make an observation?

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To use your senses to gather information about the world around you.