Scientific Processes Test Review

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation

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What is a visual display of information or data?

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Graph

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a test which will either challenge or support a hypothesis.

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What factor is graphed on the y-axis?

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Dependent Variable

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What is a standard for comparison in an experiment?

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Control group

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed.

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What is the role of a control group?

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The control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is data collection in the scientific method?

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Data collection involves gathering information through observation and experimentation.