Scientific Method - Science Inquiry
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| Step #6 - Draw Conclusions | Step in the scientific method
Write a statement that compares the hypothesis to the data
Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect
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| Step #5 - Collect and Analyze Data | Step in the scientific method
Results can be recorded in many different ways (tables, graphs, lists)
TABLES, GRAPHS
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| Step #4 - Test the Hypothesis | Step in the scientific method
Design and perform an experiment
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| Step #3 - Form a Hypothesis | Step in the scientific method
Make an educated guess
Use "if...then.....because" statement
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| Step #2 - Gather Information | Step in the scientific method
Information may come from research
Ask others for advice
Library, museum, using Google
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| Observing | Using your 5 senses to gather information
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| Modeling | When you use a copy of what you are studying to help explain it.
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| Step #1 - State the Problem | Step in the scientific method
Ask a QUESTION you have
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| Scientific Method | Model or guide used to gather information and solve problems
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| Independent Variable | the one factor that a scientist CHANGES during an experiment, also called the manipulated variable
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| Dependent variable | the factor that changes as a result of changes to the independent variable in an experiment; one factor that a scientist MEASURES, also called responding variable
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| Controlled Variables | All the factors or conditions that must be kept the SAME in an experiment
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| qualitative | describing the quality of something in size, appearance, value, etc.
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| quantitative | relating to or involving measurement or amount; numerical (example average)
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