Scientific Method Review

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What is a constant variable?

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The thing in my experiment that must stay the same.

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

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Type of exercise.

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What is an example of Quantitative Data?

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42 grams.

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

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Conclusion.

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How are qualitative data described?

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Described in words using our senses.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The thing affected by the change in the independent variable.

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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 against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data is descriptive and based on observations, while quantitative data is numerical and can be measured.