Scientific Method Flashcard

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A series of steps followed to answer questions and solve problems.

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What is a Variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What does the Experiment step involve?

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Testing your hypothesis, but also includes what materials you will need.

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Conclusion.

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What is the factor that is measured and changed by the independent variable?

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Dependent variable.

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What is a Hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an Independent Variable?

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The factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a Control Group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is Data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment.

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What is a Conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.