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Scientific Method
Scientific Method Steps
Term | Definition |
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Ask a Question | first step; the question has to be tested. |
Make a Hypothesis | second step; make an educated guess |
Conduct an Experiment | third step; takes planning and tests the hypothesis |
Collect Data | fourth step; take notes, make a chart or graph your results |
Draw a Conclusion | fifth step; give you an answer to your question |
Share Your Results | sixth step; discuss your findings with others. |
variable | The part of an experiment that either changes or is controlled. |
independent variable | the part of the experiment that the scientist changes |
dependent variable | the part of the experiment that changes based on data. |
procedure | the steps followed during an experiment |
observation | noticing something about the world around you |