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Scientific Method
Scientific Method Terms and Descriptions
Question | Answer |
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series of steps for experimentation to answer questions, solve problems, and explore observations | scientific method |
gathering information using your 5 senses | observation |
observation that identifies qualities or characteristics using words | qualitative observation |
observation that identifies an amount or measurement using numbers | quantitative observation |
logical explanation of an observation | inference |
possible explanation or answer to a question that can be tested | hypothesis |
factors, conditions, or relationships that can change or be changed in an event or situation | variables |
factor or condition that is intentionally changed by a scientist in an experiment | independent variables |
factor or condition that might be affected as a result of the change in the independent variable | dependent variables |
factor or condition that is not changed; ALWAYS the same | control variable |