Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an independent variable?

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The factor in an experiment that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The factor in an experiment that is measured or observed to see how it is affected by the independent 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 a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark.

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What is an experimental group?

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The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or condition being tested.

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What does it mean for a hypothesis to be testable?

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It means that the hypothesis can be supported or refuted through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or reject it.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A factor that remains the same throughout the experiment to ensure that the test is fair.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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