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, and conclusion.

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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 dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, responding to changes in the independent variable.

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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 control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is qualitative observation?

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Describing qualities and characteristics without using numbers.

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What is quantitative observation?

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Describing characteristics using numbers and measurements.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.

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What is a procedure in an experiment?

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Step by step instructions that outline how to conduct the experiment.

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What is the range in a set of data?

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The difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set.