Scientific Method

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What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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question/problem

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What is the group that we will compare our experimental group to, which stays 'normal'?

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Control Group

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What is an observation?

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Something you measure or detect with your senses.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is an inference based on?

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both scientific observations and known facts

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What is involved in testing a hypothesis?

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experiment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific experiment?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the difference between an experimental group and a control group?

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The experimental group receives the treatment or condition being tested, while the control group does not.

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What is the role of background research in the scientific method?

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Background research helps to gather information and understand the context of the problem being studied.

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What is a conclusion in the context of a scientific experiment?

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A conclusion summarizes the results of the experiment and states whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor that can change in an experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2