Scientific Method Review

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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, analysis, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor that can change or be changed in an experiment.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to isolate its effects.

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What is the importance of a large sample size in an experiment?

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A larger sample size increases the reliability of the results and reduces the impact of anomalies.

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What does it mean for an experiment to be replicable?

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It means that other scientists can repeat the experiment and obtain similar results.

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What is data analysis in the scientific method?

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The process of interpreting the data collected during an experiment to draw conclusions.

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What is the role of observations in scientific investigations?

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Observations provide the basis for forming hypotheses and understanding phenomena.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics (e.g., color, texture), while quantitative data involves numerical measurements (e.g., height, weight).