Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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What type of data involves measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise?

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Quantitative data.

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What are procedures in the context of an experiment?

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A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.

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Which lab tool will NOT give an accurate measurement?

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Test Tube.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question or identify a problem.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes qualities or characteristics, often observed but not measured.

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What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis?

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A theory is a well-tested explanation, while a hypothesis is a proposed explanation that has yet to be tested.

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What is the role of observations in the scientific method?

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Observations help scientists gather information and form questions.