Scientific Method
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| observation | the process of obtaining information by using the senses
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| hypothesis | an idea or explanation that is based on observations and can be tested
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| independent variable | in an experiment, the factor that is deliberately changed by the scientist
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| dependent variable | the factor that is observed and data that is collected during an experiment
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| peer review | the process in which experts examine the results and conclusions of a scientist's study before it is accepted for publication
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| theory | an explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation
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| State the Question/Observation | 1st step in the scientific method
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| Collect Information | 2nd step in the scientific method
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| Form a Hypothesis | 3rd step in the scientific method
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| Test the Hypothesis | 4th step in the scientific method
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| Record and Analyze Data | 5th step in the scientific method
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| Draw a Conclusion | Last step in the scientific method
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| Controlled Experiment | only one variable changed be changed at a time
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| Quantitative data | numbers obtained by counting or measuring
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| Qualitative data | descriptions and characteristics that cannot be counted
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| Controlled Experiment | only one variable can be changed at a time
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| Control Group | In an experiment, the group with that shows what will happen when the experimental factor is not included
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| Experimental Group | In an experiment, the group with the variable being tested
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