Scientific Method

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What is an observation?

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Using your senses to notice what is going on around you.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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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 step does every scientific experiment begin with?

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A question or problem that needs to be answered.

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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 a scientific 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 data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative or quantitative.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an experiment?

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To summarize the results and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.