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What is the scientific method? A process of discovery about the natural
world based on empirical evidence and
scientific reasoning.
What is the first step of the Make an observation and ask a question.
scientific method?
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What type of questions are Open-ended, causal questions (e.g., How?
best for scientific research? Why? What causes?).
What is a hypothesis? An educated explanation or answer to a
question that can be tested through
experimentation.
What is the difference between Observational studies test for correlations
observational studies and with minimal interference, while
experiments? experiments demonstrate cause-and-
effect relationships.
What is an independent The factor that is intentionally altered in an
variable? experiment.
What is a dependent variable? The outcome measured in an experiment
that responds to the independent variable.
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What are standardized Other factors that are controlled to ensure
variables? they do not affect the outcome of the
experiment.
What is replication in Applying each experimental manipulation
experimental design? to multiple independent units to reduce
the likelihood of chance results.
What should be done before Make a prediction about the outcome
collecting data in an based on the hypothesis.
experiment?
How should results be Accurately and according to a
recorded during an predetermined plan, often in a dedicated
experiment? notebook.
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