Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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

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On which axis is the independent variable placed in a graph?

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X-axis.

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On which axis is the dependent variable placed in a graph?

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Y-axis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two variables.

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Why is it important for a hypothesis to be testable?

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So that it can be supported or refuted through experimentation.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that is kept constant to ensure that the experiment tests only the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.

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What is an observation in the context of the scientific method?

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Information gathered through the senses or scientific instruments.