Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Make an observation and ask a question.

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What do you do after forming a hypothesis?

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Test the hypothesis with an experiment.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information during an experiment.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.