Questions and Answers
What is a hypothesis?
What is the final step of the scientific method?
Conclusion
What is an experiment?
A scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
What is a theory?
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What is an independent variable?
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What is a law in the context of scientific method?
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First step: define the ______
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What is a dependent variable?
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The scientific method is a series of __________ used to find an answer through explanation.
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What is an experimental group?
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What is a control group?
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What is a variable in an experiment?
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After the experiment you should be able to collect __________.
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Study Notes
Key Terms in the Scientific Method
- Hypothesis: An educated guess predicting the outcome of an experiment.
- Conclusion: Final step in the scientific method where the validity of the hypothesis is determined.
- Experiment: A procedure designed to explore a hypothesis, confirm known facts, or make discoveries.
- Theory: A system of ideas intended to explain phenomena or outcomes.
Variables in Experiments
- Independent Variable: A variable that stands alone and is not affected by others.
- Dependent Variable: A variable that depends on another variable for its outcome.
- Variable: Any factor in an experiment that can be manipulated.
Groups in Experiments
- Experimental Group: The group that undergoes manipulation or testing.
- Control Group: The group that remains unchanged and is used for comparison.
Steps in the Scientific Method
- Problem: The initial step involves defining the problem that needs investigation.
- Steps: A series of organized procedures for discovering answers and explanations in scientific inquiry.
Additional Notes
- Law: Established theories that have been proven to be universally true.
- Information: Data collected post-experiment, essential for analysis and conclusion.
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