Scientific Method Concepts

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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 a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure to test a hypothesis by collecting data under controlled conditions.

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What is a conclusion?

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A summary of the results of an experiment, stating whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is research in the scientific method?

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The process of gathering information and data about a topic or question.

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What is a variable?

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A factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What is data?

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Information collected during an experiment, used to analyze results.

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What is analysis?

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The process of interpreting data to draw conclusions about an experiment.

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What is a question in the scientific method?

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The specific inquiry that guides the research and experimentation process.

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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.