Scientific Method & Graphing 1A

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a prediction of what you think will happen during your experiment.

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What type of graph is best for showing data that changes over time?

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A line graph is best for showing data that changes over time.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data is data that is described in words (descriptions) rather than represented in numbers.

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What is a procedure in an experiment?

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A procedure is what you did in the experiment.

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The control group is the group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark.

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What is the purpose of an observation in the scientific method?

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An observation is used to gather information and data about a phenomenon.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled in an experiment, while the dependent variable is the one that is measured.

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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 and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is a bar graph used for?

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A bar graph is used to compare different groups or categories.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two variables.