Scientific Method Review

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What is the Scientific Method?

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An orderly way to ask questions and determine answers.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Make an observation.

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How do we make observations?

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With our senses.

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What is the second step in the scientific method?

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Develop a hypothesis.

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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 testing a hypothesis?

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To determine if the hypothesis is supported or refuted by the data.

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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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How many variables should be changed in each experiment?

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One.

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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 the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are changed by the experimenter; dependent variables are measured in response.