Scientific method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Identify the problem.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it depends on the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The one thing that a scientist changes in their investigation.

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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 an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering information during an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor that can change in an experiment.

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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 for comparison.