The Scientific Method

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Asking a question.

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What do scientists carefully observe and record during an experiment?

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Data.

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What do scientists draw after an experiment?

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Conclusions.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment in the scientific method?

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To test a hypothesis.

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The scientific method always starts with a _____________.

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Question.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about what will happen in an experiment.

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What do you call the information collected during an experiment?

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Data.

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Drawing conclusions.

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Why is it important to ask questions in science?

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To guide the investigation and research.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to support or refute a hypothesis.