Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for problem-solving and experimentation.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from observations.

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What is a qualitative observation?

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Describing qualities and characteristics without using numbers.

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What is a quantitative observation?

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An observation that involves numbers and measurements.

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What is the purpose of the scientific method?

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To solve problems and create experiments.

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Where do you place the independent variable when graphing data?

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On the x-axis.

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How do you find the range of a set of data?

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The biggest number minus the smallest number in the group.

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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 controlled variable?

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A factor that is kept constant during an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.