Scientific Method Review

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving steps like asking a question, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two variables.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an 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 or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Identify the problem or ask a testable question.

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What is the second step of the scientific method?

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Research and gather information related to the problem.

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What is the third step of the scientific method?

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Form a hypothesis.

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What is the fourth step of the scientific method?

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Design and perform the investigation.

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What is the fifth step of the scientific method?

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Collect and organize data.

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What is the sixth step of the scientific method?

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Analyze the data and draw conclusions.