Scientific Method

Scientific Method

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Science

6th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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, and conclusion.

2.

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What is a hypothesis?

Back

A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

3.

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Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

4.

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What is a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment; it is affected by the independent variable.

5.

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What is a control variable?

Back

Variables that are kept constant to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Why is it important to test one variable at a time?

Back

To determine the cause-and-effect relationship clearly.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an experiment?

Back

A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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