steps of the scientific method
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| Step 1 | problem/question: develop a question or problem that can be solved through experimentation
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| Step 2 | observation/research: make observations and research your topic of interest
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| Step 3 | hypothesis: predict a possible answer to the problem or question
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| Step 4 | experiment: develop and follow a procedure
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| Step 5 | collect data/analyze results: modify the procedure you took if needed
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| Step 6 | conclusion: include a statement that accepts/rejects your hypothesis
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| Step 7 | communicate: be prepared to present or answer questions about your project
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| hypothesis | an educated guess about the relationship between the independent and dependent variable
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| independent (manipulative) | factor intentionally changed
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| dependent (responding) | factor that may change as a result to the independent changing
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| control | serves as standard of comparison (no treatment plan)
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| constant | factor in experiment that stays the same
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| trials | number of times he attempted the experimented
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