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 manipulated in an experiment to test its effects.

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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 changes in the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables, formulated before conducting an experiment.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Posing a curious question based on observations.

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What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

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To test hypotheses and gather data to support or refute them.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or independent variable, used for comparison.

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What is the importance of replicating experiments?

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To ensure that results are consistent and reliable, confirming the validity of the findings.

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What does it mean to analyze data in the scientific method?

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To interpret the results of an experiment to determine if they support or contradict the hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion in the context of the scientific method?

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