Scientific Method Flashcard

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What is the term for the act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses?

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Observation

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What term describes the process of performing a scientific procedure, especially in a laboratory, to determine something?

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Experimentation

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a controlled variable?

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It is kept constant throughout the experiment.

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What term refers to a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation?

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Hypotheses

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Which of the following best describes an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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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 the role of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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To provide a testable prediction that can be investigated.

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What is the significance of repeatability in scientific experiments?

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It ensures that results can be consistently reproduced under the same conditions.