Scientific Method Review

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is a controlled variable?

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Factors that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

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A control group provides a baseline for comparison, helping to isolate the effects of the independent variable.

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What does it mean for a question to be testable?

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A testable question can be answered through experimentation and observation.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of conducting an experiment?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data to support or refute it.

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What is data collection in the scientific method?

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The process of gathering and measuring information during an experiment.

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What is the conclusion in the scientific method?

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