Scientific Method Review

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What is the variable that represents the outcome at the end of an experiment?

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Dependent variable

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What type of data includes written opinions and word descriptions?

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Qualitative data

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the expected outcome of an experiment, stated in a form that can be proven or disproven.

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What does science begin with and end with?

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Begins with curiosity and ends with discovery.

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What becomes of a hypothesis that is supported by many experiments and much data over time?

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It becomes a theory.

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What is the variable that is manipulated in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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What type of data includes numerical measurements?

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Quantitative data

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.