Scientific Method

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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.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, responding to changes in the independent variable.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, such as height, weight, or time.

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What is Qualitative Data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured numerically, such as color or texture.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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

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What is a Conclusion in an experiment?

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A summary that explains the results of the experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the purpose of a Control Group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.

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What is the importance of Repetition in experiments?

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Repetition helps to ensure that results are reliable and not due to chance.

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What is a Scientific Theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.