Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving steps like asking questions, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess or prediction about the outcome of an experiment, based on prior knowledge and research.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can be changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects.

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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 comes after asking a question in the Scientific Method?

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Research.

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What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis?

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To provide a testable prediction that can be investigated through experimentation.

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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 do you do after conducting an experiment?

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Analyze results (data).

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What is the final step of the Scientific Method?

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Draw a conclusion.

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Why is it important to analyze data?

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To understand the results of the experiment and determine if the hypothesis was supported or not.