The Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process that scientists use to gather and analyze information, formulate hypotheses, conduct experiments, and draw conclusions.

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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 an experiment in the scientific method?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis by manipulating one variable while keeping others constant.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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A controlled experiment is one that changes only one variable at a time to isolate its effects.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, often responding to changes in the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What should you do if your data does not support your hypothesis?

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If the data does not support the hypothesis, you should form a new hypothesis and start the process again.

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What is the purpose of drawing conclusions in the scientific method?

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Drawing conclusions helps to summarize the results of an experiment and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the importance of replicating experiments?

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Replicating experiments is important to verify results and ensure that findings are reliable and not due to chance.

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What role does observation play in the scientific method?

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Observation is the initial step in the scientific method, where scientists gather information and identify questions to investigate.