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, analysis, and conclusion.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment where only one variable is changed at a time to isolate the effects of that variable.

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What is a manipulated variable?

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The variable that is intentionally changed in an experiment to observe its effect.

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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 a conclusion in scientific research?

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

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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

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What is analysis in scientific research?

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The process of interpreting data to understand the results of an experiment.

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What is a procedure in an experiment?

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A detailed, step-by-step plan outlining how to conduct an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group, ensuring that the results are due to the manipulated variable.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noting and recording something using the senses, which can lead to questions and hypotheses.