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 formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific 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 observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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On which axis is the independent variable plotted in a graph?

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X axis.

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On which axis is the dependent variable plotted in a graph?

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Y axis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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

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What are qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured or counted.

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What are quantitative data?

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Data that can be counted or measured, often represented in numbers.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and gather data.