Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noting and recording something using the senses. Observations can be subjective (personal opinions) or objective (factual data).

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What is a subjective observation?

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An observation that is influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

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What is an objective observation?

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An observation that is based on factual data and can be measured or verified.

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What are controlled variables?

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Variables that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is the independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to test its effects.

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What is the 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 a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or independent variable, used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested groups do.

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What is an experimental group?

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A group in an experiment that receives the treatment or independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.