Scientific Method Flashcard

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence, serving as a starting point for further investigation.

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What is a test group in an experiment?

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The group that receives the variable being tested.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable in an experiment that is deliberately changed to test its effect.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is observation in scientific research?

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The act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the variable being tested, used for comparison.

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What is the purpose of a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence.

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What is experimentation?

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The process of conducting a scientific procedure to test a hypothesis.

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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.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.