Scientific Method Concepts and Applications

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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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True or False: A testable hypothesis does not require an experiment to be planned.

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False

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What should you do if your conclusion does not support your hypothesis?

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Make a new hypothesis.

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True or False: Observations can be used as data.

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True

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is data?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative or quantitative.

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What is a variable?

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Any factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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