Scientific Method- Kay's mom
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| Step 1 of the scientific method | Observe and ask questions.
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| Step 2 of the scientific method | Form a hypothesis.
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| Step 3 of the scientific method | Plan an experiment.
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| Step 4 of the scientific method | Conduct the experiment.
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| Step 5 of the scientific method | Draw conclusions and communicate.
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| Using your senses to gather information about an object or event is ___________ | observing
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| Information that was actually perceived is considered is ___________________ | qualitative
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| Using standard measures or numbers to describe specific dimensions of an object or event is _______________ | quantitative
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| Scientists usually try and use quantitative observations because they are more ________ | precise
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| When you explain or interpret observations, you ______________ | infer
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| Inferences must ALWAYS be _____________ | LOGICAL
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| The general steps scientist use to test a hypothesis is called the | scientific method
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| A procedure designed to test a specific hypothesis: | experiment
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| To gather information about an object or event: | investigate
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| An organized way to answer questions by gathering information: | inquiry
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| Name a tool that measures the amount of matter/mass in an object: | balance
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| Which tool led to the discovery of bacteria and other tiny living things in water? | microscope
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| If you want to measure the MASS if an object, which tool would you use? | balance
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| Which tool would you NOT use for quantitative observations: spring scale, eyes, beaker, thermometer | eyes
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| Tasting, touching, using your 5 senses | observing
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| Talking use words or symbols, listening, sharing your ideas | communicating
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| Guessing how many M&M's are in a jar is _____ | estimating
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| Using a ruler or scale to determine size | measuring
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| Writing down your observations | collecting data
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| Sorting or separating marbles into groups | classifying
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| Observing footprints in the sand and making a LOGICAL explanation of how they got there | inferring
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| Guessing the most likely outcome of a future event based upon a pattern of evidence | predicting
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| Using clues to help "Catch a Crook" | investigating
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| A possible answer to a question that can be tested | hypothesis
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| Anything that could affect/change the outcome of the experiment | variable
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