Scientific Method

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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 is inquiry?

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An organized way to gather information and answer questions.

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What are the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?

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Observe and ask questions, form a hypothesis, plan and conduct an investigation, draw conclusions, report and share results.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The measurable factor that changes in response to the independent variable.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.

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What is the independent variable?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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The standard to which comparisons are made in an experiment.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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Factors that remain the same throughout the experiment.

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What is data?

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Information collected during an experiment.

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What is a conclusion?

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