Scientific Method BWHS Flashcard

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What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

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Define the problem/Question.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed on purpose in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What does it mean to recognize a problem in the Scientific Method?

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Identifying a question or issue that needs to be addressed.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data.

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What is the role of data in the Scientific Method?

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Data is used to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What does it mean to draw conclusions in the Scientific Method?

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To interpret the results of an experiment and determine if the hypothesis was supported.

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What is the DR. HERC acronym in the Scientific Method?

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Define the problem, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion.

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

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It serves as a standard for comparison to determine the effect of the independent variable.