Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, question, hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment; it responds to changes in 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 on the dependent variable.

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What is a controlled variable?

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Factors that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the test results are valid.

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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 the first step of the scientific method?

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Identifying a question or problem to investigate.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and collect data.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information during an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.