Scientific Method

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation

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

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A hypothesis is a possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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List the steps of the scientific method in order.

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Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data, Conclusion

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a statement based on what you see, while an inference is a statement based on your observations.

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What is the role of experimentation in the scientific method?

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Experimentation is used to test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What do scientists do during the research phase of the scientific method?

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Gather background information related to the question being investigated.

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What is data in the context of the scientific method?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of the experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A controlled variable is a factor that is kept constant during an experiment.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated by the scientist.