Biology 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 formulation, 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, affected by the independent variable.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes qualities or characteristics, often observed but not measured numerically.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, allowing for statistical analysis.

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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 an experiment?

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A test or trial conducted to discover something unknown or to validate a hypothesis.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is a conclusion in scientific research?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, indicating whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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What is the purpose of a scientific investigation?

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To explore, understand, and explain natural phenomena through systematic observation and experimentation.