Scientific Method

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation uses numbers to explain something. For example, stating that it is 67 degrees outside.

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What is a control variable?

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A control variable is the variable that is controlled and stays the same between experiments.

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What is the purpose of the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a process to objectively establish empirical facts through testing and observation.

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What are the first two steps of the scientific method?

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The first two steps of the scientific method are Question and Hypothesis.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the variable that is being tested in an experiment.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes qualities or characteristics without using numbers, such as stating that the sky is blue.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the difference between a control group and an experimental group?

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A control group does not receive the treatment or independent variable, while an experimental group does.

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What is the importance of repetition in experiments?

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Repetition in experiments helps to ensure that results are reliable and can be reproduced.