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Which step of the scientific method involves conducting background research to understand ideas on a topic?
Which step of the scientific method involves conducting background research to understand ideas on a topic?
- Problem
- Experiment
- Research (correct)
- Hypothesis
What is the purpose of the scientific method?
What is the purpose of the scientific method?
- To conduct experiments
- To communicate results effectively
- To organize thoughts and procedures (correct)
- To observe and question
Which of the following is an example of an observation in the scientific method?
Which of the following is an example of an observation in the scientific method?
- Predicting that salamanders have curved tails in a moist wetland environment
- Noticing that many salamanders near a pond have curled tails (correct)
- Conducting background research on salamanders
- Asking why salamanders have curly tails?
Which variable is changed in an experiment?
Which variable is changed in an experiment?
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Which variable is measured in an experiment? (can be time, amount, size)
Which variable is measured in an experiment? (can be time, amount, size)
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Why is it important to test only one variable at a time in an experiment?
Why is it important to test only one variable at a time in an experiment?
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Why do we analyze the results of an experiment?
Why do we analyze the results of an experiment?
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