Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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What is the purpose of testing a hypothesis?

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To determine if the hypothesis is supported or refuted through experimentation.

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What is an experiment?

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A controlled procedure carried out to discover, test, or demonstrate a fact or general truth.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observe.

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What comes after forming a hypothesis?

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Conducting an experiment.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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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.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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Form a theory.

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What is the role of observation in the scientific method?

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To gather information and identify a problem or question.