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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Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

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

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What is the variable that is being measured or observed called?

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Dependent variable.

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What is the last step of the scientific method?

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Communicate the results.

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What is the independent variable?

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The ONE thing you change on purpose in an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a control variable?

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Variables that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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What does it mean to observe in the scientific method?

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To gather data and information through the senses or instruments.

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What is data?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative or quantitative.