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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific investigation?
What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a scientific investigation?
To propose a possible explanation for the observed phenomenon
Why is a control group important in an experimental investigation?
Why is a control group important in an experimental investigation?
To provide a baseline for comparison to see the effect of the independent variable
What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
To be manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable
How is the dependent variable different from the independent variable?
How is the dependent variable different from the independent variable?
Why is formulating a scientific question important in the research process?
Why is formulating a scientific question important in the research process?
What is the purpose of a control group in a scientific investigation?
What is the purpose of a control group in a scientific investigation?
Which type of scientific investigation involves observing and describing phenomena in their natural settings without intervening?
Which type of scientific investigation involves observing and describing phenomena in their natural settings without intervening?
What is a limitation of experimental investigations in the scientific inquiry process?
What is a limitation of experimental investigations in the scientific inquiry process?
Which of the following best describes a scientific question?
Which of the following best describes a scientific question?
In a scientific inquiry process, what role does the dependent variable play?
In a scientific inquiry process, what role does the dependent variable play?