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 the independent variable in an experiment?

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The ONE thing you change on purpose.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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The numerical information you collect while doing your experiment, also known as quantitative observations.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested, such as 'If I use the heads side of a penny, then it will hold more drops of water than tails.'

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Why is it important to test one variable at a time in an experiment?

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To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant during an experiment to ensure that the test is fair.

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

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To summarize the results of the experiment and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to investigate a hypothesis and collect data.

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What is a variable?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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What is qualitative observation?

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Descriptive information that cannot be measured, such as color, texture, or smell.