Scientific Method Review

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What are the two types of data in scientific research?

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Qualitative and Quantitative.

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What type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

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Qualitative data.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation of an observation that can be tested.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Asking a question.

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What is the purpose of research in a science experiment?

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To gather background information about the problem you're trying to solve.

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What senses are used when making observations in science?

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All 5 senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.

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What type of observation is 'The cat has orange fur on his ears'?

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Qualitative observation.

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What type of observation involves measurements and numbers?

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Quantitative observation.

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What is the next step after forming a hypothesis?

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Conducting an experiment.

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What do you do after analyzing data in a science experiment?

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Draw conclusions.