Scientific Investigation February 2026 SOL Review Quick Check

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What is the purpose of the scientific method?

Record all observations

To create a hypothesis

Change variables randomly

Keep experiments organized and fair

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Collecting data during an experiment

Noticing details with senses

Making educated guesses

Drawing conclusions based on observations

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Controlled variables

Quantitative data

Qualitative data

Hypothesis

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Dependent variable		What I keep the same throughout testing.
Independent variable		The data we collect from changes.
Controlled variables		What I change in the experiment.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Hypothesis		Qualities or how things look in observation.
Quantitative data		An educated guess about the experiment's results.
Qualitative data		Quantities or numbers collected during experimentation.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Making inferences		Noticing details with senses for investigation.
Predicting		Drawing conclusions based on observations made.
Making observations		Guessing what might happen in the experiment.