Scientific Method

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What is the final answer derived from an investigation called?

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Conclusion

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What is the process of examining a problem and asking questions to find a solution?

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Investigation

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What term describes a prediction made based on prior knowledge?

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Inference

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What is the term for a fact that describes something observed?

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Observation

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What does it mean to closely examine something?

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Analyze

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction based on prior knowledge or observations.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

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To test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe qualities or characteristics, while quantitative observations involve measurements and numbers.

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.