Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A process used by scientists to conduct experiments and answer questions.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it depends on the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is data in scientific experiments?

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Information collected during an experiment, often in the form of observations or measurements.

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What is the first step of the Scientific Method?

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Identifying a question or problem to investigate.

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What is a conclusion in scientific experiments?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, explaining whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to investigate a hypothesis or answer a scientific question.

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What does it mean to control variables?

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Keeping all factors the same except for the independent variable to ensure a fair test.

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What is a procedure in an experiment?

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A detailed plan outlining the steps to be followed during the experiment.