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Scientific Method
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What are the steps of the scientific method? | The steps of scientific method are: state the question, collect information, form a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, observe, record, and analyze data, and draw conclusions. |
What is the independent variable? | The independent variable is the one factor or condition that’s intentionally changed by the experimenter. |
What is the dependent variable? | The dependent variable is the factor or condition that may be affected as a result of changing the independent variable. It’s also what you measure or observe to obtain your results. |
What is a qualitative and quantitative observation? | A qualitative observation is an observation that use non-numerical descriptions. A quantitative observation is an observation that involves a number in the form of a amount or measurement. |
What is an observation? | An observation is information obtained through senses. |
What is a hypothesis? | A hypothesis is a special prediction that’s a possible explanation for a set of observations or an answer to a scientific question. An inference is a logical explanation that helps us make sense of what we observe. |
What are variables? | Variables are all the factors that can change in an experiment, possibly affecting the results. |
What is data? | Data are facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations. |
What is a conclusion? | A conclusion is a summary of what you have learned from the experiment. |
What is an inference? | An inference is a logical explanation that helps us make sense of what we observe. |