Scientific Method

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What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

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What does the dependent variable mean in an experiment?

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What is being measured

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What must happen for the conclusions of an experiment to become generally accepted?

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The experiment must be repeated to verify the reliability of the data.

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What is a series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question?

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Scientific method

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

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Conclusion

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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.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or manipulated.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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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.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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To provide a testable prediction that can be investigated.