Scientific Method Review

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What is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results?

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Conclusion

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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What best describes a well-designed experiment in the context of the scientific method?

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An experiment that tests only one variable at a time.

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What is a series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question?

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Scientific method

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In an experiment, what is the independent variable when testing the effects of type of exercise on heart rate?

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Type of exercise

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment testing the effects of type of exercise on heart rate?

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Heart rate

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What do scientists do after forming a hypothesis?

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They conduct experiments to test it.

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What is the importance of repeating experiments?

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To verify results and ensure accuracy.