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 formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables, often stated in an 'if-then' format.

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What is an independent variable?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The factor that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What are controlled variables?

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Factors that are kept the same throughout an experiment to ensure a fair test.

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What is a testable question?

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A question that can be answered through experimentation and observation.

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What is the purpose of a control group?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis and gather data.

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What is data in scientific research?

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Information collected during an experiment, which can be qualitative or quantitative.

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What is a 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.