Scientific Method Review (7th)

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is the act of using your five senses to gather information about the world.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations, not a guess or assumption.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement predicting the relationship between variables.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.

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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 control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is an experimental group?

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A group in an experiment that receives the treatment or condition being tested.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary that explains the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is the purpose of a scientific experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and determine the relationship between variables.