Scientific Method

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What is the control group in an experiment?

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The control group is the part of the experiment that serves as a basis of comparison; it does not include the variable being tested.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the one that is deliberately changed by the scientist during the experiment.

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What is the purpose of testing a hypothesis?

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Testing a hypothesis often involves conducting an experiment to see if the hypothesis is supported or not.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

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Form a theory is NOT a step in the scientific method.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the one that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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The first step of the scientific method is to make an observation.

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What do scientists do after forming a hypothesis?

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After forming a hypothesis, scientists conduct experiments to test it.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment, which can be analyzed to draw conclusions.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the results.

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Why is it important to have a control group?

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A control group is important because it allows scientists to compare results and determine the effect of the independent variable.