Scientific Method

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is a dependent variable?

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What is being measured in an experiment.

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What is an independent variable?

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The factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a standard for comparison in an experiment.

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What is data collection?

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The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.