Understanding the Scientific Method

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What are laws in science?

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Laws are descriptions of how things happen in nature. Example: Newton’s Laws of Motion.

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What do all theories start as?

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All theories start as hypotheses until substantiated by evidence.

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What is the Scientific Method?

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The Scientific Method is a technique for investigating phenomena, summarized into 6 steps.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through investigation.

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What is an observation in science?

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An observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Data is information collected during an experiment, which can be quantitative or qualitative.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment, determining whether the hypothesis was supported.

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