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 a dependent variable?

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The variable that is being measured or observed in an experiment; it is the result or effect.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a theory?

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An explanation based on many repeated observations during experiments, supported by evidence.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspects of the universe.

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What is data collection?

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

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What is a control variable?

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A variable that is kept constant during an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The dependent variable.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The independent variable.