The Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used by scientists to investigate questions, gather data, and draw conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction that can be tested through experiments.

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What tool do you use to measure the mass of an object?

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Balance scale.

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

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To serve as a standard for comparison.

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What do scientists do when they repeat their investigations?

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They verify their results and ensure accuracy.

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Who is a person that asks questions about the natural world?

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Scientist.

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is data?

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Information collected during an experiment.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of the experiment.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.