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 a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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The first step is to identify a question or problem that needs to be solved.

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What do we call the information collected during an experiment?

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Data.

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What senses should you use when making observations?

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

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What is an experiment?

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A test conducted to discover something unknown or to test a hypothesis.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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

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Why is it important to make observations in science?

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Observations help scientists gather information and form questions or hypotheses.

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What is the purpose of conducting research in the scientific method?

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To gather background information and understand what is already known about a topic.