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 formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A prediction or educated guess about the relationship between variables, often stated in an 'if-then' format.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What does it mean to keep variables constant?

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To control certain factors in an experiment so that they do not influence the outcome.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a baseline for comparison, ensuring that the results of the experiment are due to the independent variable.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative (numbers) or qualitative (descriptions).

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What is the importance of drawing conclusions in the scientific method?

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To interpret the results of an experiment and determine whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving manipulation of variables and observation of outcomes.

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What is the role of observation in the scientific method?

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To gather information and evidence that leads to questions and hypotheses.