Scientific Method

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What is a factor that changes because of what the experimenter does?

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Dependent Variable

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What is it called when another scientist does someone's experiment to see if the results are valid?

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Replication

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What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

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Why is it important for scientists to frequently repeat the experiments of others?

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Replication of experiments helps to confirm and verify results.

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What is the term for the group that does not receive the experimental treatment?

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Control Group

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What do we call the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

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Independent Variable

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observation

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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To provide a testable prediction about the outcome.

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What is the term for the data collected during an experiment?

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Results

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What do scientists use to communicate their findings to others?

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Scientific Reports