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 collection, and conclusion.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A control is a variable that is kept constant to ensure that the results of the experiment are due to the independent variable.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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A quantitative observation is a measurement that includes numbers and can be quantified.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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A qualitative observation describes characteristics or qualities that cannot be measured with numbers.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated by the scientist to test its effects.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is what the scientist measures in the experiment to see if it responds to changes in the independent variable.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which can be analyzed to draw conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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