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 formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable 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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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What does it mean to collect data?

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Gathering information and observations during an experiment to analyze results.

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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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Asking a question based on observations.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and determine if it is supported or refuted by the data.

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What is a control variable?

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Variables that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the test results are valid.

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What is the importance of repeating experiments?

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To verify results and ensure that they are reliable and not due to chance.

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What is the conclusion in the Scientific Method?

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A summary of the results of the experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.