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Scientific Method

Review Scientific Method vocab and concepts

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Asking a question to be tested based on initial observations Define the Problem
an educated guess; can be stated in "if/then" terms hypothesis
a series of setups in which observations can be made to prove or falsify a hypothesis experiment
type of experiment in which there are a group of controls and experimental groups controlled experiment
the measured or observed variable; what you "depend" on to happen; graphed using the y axis dependent variable
the variable that is manipulated and will influence the measured variable; graphed using the x axis independent variable
only 1 variable should be changed in a controlled experiment. This is the name given to all of the other variables that should remain the same between the control and experimental groups constants
statement made based on facts perceived by the senses observation
an assumption made from observations inference
a bubble that forms in a column of water. It should be read from the bottom. meniscus
unit measure of volume liter
unit measure of length meter
unit measure of mass gram
a statement about a phenomenon that is supported by many observations and experimental evidence; does not imply doubt; is subject to change and improvement theory
a statement about a part of a phenomenon that is always true scientific law
evidence and observations collected during an experiment data
increases by having more experimental setups, trials, and repeated experiments; also averaging data increases this accuracy
increases by proper analysis of data and providing enough evidence that others can run the experiment validity
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