Scientific Method

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What are the two types of data in scientific research?

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Quantitative and Qualitative.

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What type of data involves numbers obtained by counting or measuring?

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Quantitative data.

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What is important information observed using your 5 senses during an experiment called?

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Data.

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Why do scientists use the scientific method?

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To ensure their results are valid and can be replicated by other scientists.

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What is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results called?

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Conclusion.

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What do you call a testable prediction in science?

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Hypothesis.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What is a variable that is changed in an experiment called?

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Independent variable.

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What is a variable that is measured in an experiment called?

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Dependent variable.

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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.