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Scientific Method
Science Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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an explanation based on evidence that isn't directly observed (prior knowledge) | inference |
an organized study of the natural world of science that may include making observations, asking questions, gathering information, analyzing data, summarizing results, drawing conclusions, and/or communicating results. (No testing is done.) | investigation |
a flexible ruler-type tool used to measure length or distance | tape measure |
a tool used to dispense liquid one drop at a time | dropper |
an educated guess that is tested out with an experiment | hypothesis |
the ONE and only thing that changes in an experiment | independent variable |
the things that do not change in an experiment and are controlled | constants |
the general steps scientists use when trying to find the answer to a question | the scientific method |
drawn from data and answers the question | conclusion |
information collected during an experiment or observation that is looked at closely to draw a conclusion | data |
a scientific test or procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question | experiment |
using tools to determine the length, volume, weight, mass, and temperature of things | measure |
what changes in the experiment from changing the independent variable | dependent variable |
a group in an experiment that you do nothing to. It is used to compare your results to | control group |
to study something closely and deep | analyze |
to judge somthing on its qualities to see how it's alike or different | compare |
to state what one things will happen under certain conditions using data or observations. (You don't test this to see if you're right.) | predict |
a tool, cylinder like object used to measure liquids in ml | graduated cylinder |
a wide-mouthed container used to measure, mix, or pour liquids in ml | beaker |
a factor in an experiment that is either changed or controlled | variable |
a flexible tool used to measure length | tape measure |
after an investigation, this is what a scientist wants to find an answer to | question |
finding out more about something through books, the Internet, asking experts, investigating on-site, watching videos, etc. | research |