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 first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What do scientists do during the 'Collect Information' step?

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Gather background information related to the question.

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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 the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What comes after conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

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Analyze data.

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Make a conclusion.

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What is an observation in the context of the scientific method?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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Why is it important to do background research?

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To understand what is already known about the topic and to refine the question.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.