The Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What are the steps of the scientific method?

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1. Observation 2. Question 3. Hypothesis 4. Experiment 5. Analysis 6. Conclusion

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities and is not expressed in numbers.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, determining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison and ensure that the results are due to the variable being tested.

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What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine and interpret the data collected during an experiment to draw conclusions.