Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used to gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable explanation or prediction to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable in an experiment that is changed by the scientist.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable in an experiment that is measured or observed.

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What is a control group?

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

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is a theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspects of the universe.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses.