Scientific method vocabulary
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| Classifying | Putting things into groups based on similar characteristics
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| Estimating | Making an intelligent guess about a quantity when an exact measurement is not possible
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| Analyzing | Looking for patterns and relationships in data gathered from experiments
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| Inferring | Making a conclusion about something without direct observation
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| Experiment | Scientific method step that is a test of a hypothesis
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| Problem or Question | The first step in the scientific method
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| Research or Gather Information | Scientific method step after you identify a problem
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| Conclusion | Scientific method step that happens after you analyze your results
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| Analyze the Results | Scientific method step that happens after the experiment
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| Hypothesis | A possible answer to a scientific question or explanation for a set of observations
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| Variable | Factor that can change in an experiment
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| Experimental Group | A group experimented on by changing one variable
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| Control Group | A group in an experiment with the variable unchanged that is used for comparison
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| Controlled Experiment | Tests only one factor at a time, using a control group and experimental group
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| Data | The facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
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| Quantitative Observations | Observations that are numerical measurements
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| Manipulated or Independent Variable | The variable that is purposely changed
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| Qualitative Observations | Observations that are descriptions not involving numbers or measurements
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| Responding or Dependent Variable | The variable that is expected to change due to the manipulated (independent) variable
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| Observing | Looking closely with all five of your senses to gather information
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| Science | A process of discovering about the world around you and solving problems
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| Describing | Writing (or telling) in detail about what you observe
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| Identifying | Determining the name of something
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| Calculating | Performing a mathematical process to solve a problem
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| Evaluating | Judging the value, importance, or quality of something
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| Scientific Method | A series of steps used to solve problems
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| Experiment | An organized way of collecting facts or data, usually involving the study of two groups
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| Hypothesis | Researching helps you to form this
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| Communicate Results | The last step of the scientific method, share results with other scientists using a lab report journal or oral presentation.
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