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Scientfic Method

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A series of steps used to answer a question or solve a problem Scientific Method
Are used to gather information by: Observations
use of one of the 5 senses to identify objects or events Observations
A possible explanation or answer to a question Hypothesis
An IF-THEN Statement Prediction
states in advance the results of the experiment Prediction
is tested in an experiment A hypothesis:
What is being studied in an experiment Variable
Variable is not changed Control Group
One variable is changed Experimental Group
Two groups that make up an experiment Control and Experimental Group
Two variables in an experiment Independent and dependent variable
What is changed in the experiment Independent variable
What changes in an experiment due to the independent variable Dependent variable
When you: Perform experiment/Analyze the data you are: -Collecting Data -Looking for patterns in the data
You should do an experiment more than once True
You should use many subjects to make sure your results are correct True
When you draw a conclusion you: -Restate the results -Explain if the results support the hypothesis and why or why not
Communication means: Using lab reports, articles, presentations to explain research and results
Theory Explains why or how something happens -it is the current explanation
Law -Statement of fact that over time is proven to be true. Explains the WHAT in an experiment
Controlled experiment tests one variable at a time. Contains control group, experimental group, and variable
Created by: resource51
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