Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific inquiry, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation for a problem that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

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What is inquiry?

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An organized way to gather information and answer questions.

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What is an investigation?

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A procedure carried out to gather data about an object or event.

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What is evidence in science?

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Data collected through observation and experimentation that supports or refutes a hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion?

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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 a variable?

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A factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that remains constant throughout the experiment.

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What is a circle graph?

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A visual representation of data in which a circle is divided into sections to show proportions.