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 formation, experimentation, data collection, and conclusion.

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What should the conclusion of an experiment be based on?

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Data and observations.

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What should a scientist do if their results do not support their hypothesis?

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Repeat the experiment or form a new hypothesis.

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What is qualitative data?

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Data that describes characteristics or qualities, such as color or texture, rather than numerical values.

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Give an example of qualitative data.

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The leaves are green.

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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 the purpose of data collection in the scientific method?

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To gather information that can be analyzed to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an 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 observed in an experiment.