Scientific Method

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable educated guess or prediction about the outcome of a scientific experiment that has not yet been proven or disproven.

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What is the conclusion in a scientific experiment?

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The conclusion is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What does data refer to in a scientific context?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which is used to analyze and draw conclusions.

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What is the purpose of an experiment?

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The purpose of an experiment is to test a hypothesis by manipulating variables and observing the outcomes.

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What are variables in an experiment?

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Variables are factors that can change in an experiment. They can be independent (manipulated) or dependent (measured).

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for scientific investigation, including steps like observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

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A control group is used as a standard for comparison in an experiment. It does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving controlled conditions and variables.