Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

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False

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In an experiment, what is the 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 the experimental group in an experiment?

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The group that is affected by the independent variable or the group that is changed.

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In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be tested at a time?

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One.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.

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What is data collection in the scientific method?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in the scientific method?

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To summarize the results of the experiment and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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

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