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 formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an observation in the context of the Scientific Method?

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Information obtained through the senses, such as touch, sound, and sight.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable in an experiment that is changed or controlled 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, affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control variable?

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Variables that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in the Scientific Method?

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To summarize the results of the experiment and determine whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis, involving manipulation of variables.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence.