The 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, data analysis, and conclusion.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, such as time, temperature, or length.

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What is Qualitative Data?

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Data that describes qualities or characteristics, often collected through observations and interviews.

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What is a Control Group in an experiment?

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The comparison group used to see if there is a difference in the outcome of an experiment.

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What is a Dependent Variable?

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The outcome of the experiment that is measured and affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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The condition that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to test its effects.

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What are the steps of the Scientific Method?

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1. Make Observations 2. Ask a Question 3. Pose a Hypothesis 4. Conduct the Experiment 5. Analyze the Data 6. Draw Conclusions.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is Data Analysis?

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The process of interpreting and making sense of collected data to draw conclusions.

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What is an Experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and observe the effects of changing variables.