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SCIENTIFIC METHODS
Term | Definition | null |
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Hypothesis | Series of steps used by scientists | |
Observation | Something that you see | |
Inference | An educated guess | |
Qualitative Observation | Observations you make by using your five senses | |
Quantitative Observations | Observation you make by using measurents | |
Independent Variable | The condition that is intentionally changed in an experiemnt | |
Dependent Variable | The factor that you measure or observe | |
Controlled variable | An element that is not changed throught the experiment. | |
The Steps of the Scientific Method | 1. Identify a problem 2. Form a hypothesis 3. Design and conduct an experiment 4. Analyze data 5. Draw conclusions |