Scientific Method Flashcard

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A suggested answer or prediction to a problem without the support of data.

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What is a theory?

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An explanation made with the support of data from experiments; it is based on complete information but is not a fact.

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What does it mean to explain an observation?

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Making an inference.

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Which of the following is 100% true?

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An observation.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A variable that remains constant throughout an experiment.

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

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To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group.

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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 an observation?

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The act of noting and recording something using the senses.