Scientific Method Vocabulary

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving steps like asking questions, conducting research, forming hypotheses, testing them through experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.

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What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

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Question: This is where a scientist identifies a problem or asks a question that they want to investigate.

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What is the second step in the Scientific Method?

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Research: This involves gathering information and resources related to the question.

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What is the third step in the Scientific Method?

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Hypothesis: A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the fourth step in the Scientific Method?

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Experiment/Investigation: This is the process of testing the hypothesis through controlled experiments.

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What is the fifth step in the Scientific Method?

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Analysis/Interpret Data: This involves examining the results of the experiment to understand what they mean.

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What is the sixth step in the Scientific Method?

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Conclusion: This is where the scientist summarizes the findings and determines whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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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, which can affect the outcome of an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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

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What is a scientific hypothesis?

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A scientific hypothesis is a testable statement that predicts the relationship between variables.