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Scientific Method
Science Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method | A series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence. |
| Problem/Question | Develop a question or problem that can be solved through experimentation. |
| Formulate a Hypothesis | You make an educated guess or prediction. |
| Experiment | Develop and follow a procedure. Include a detailed materials list. |
| Collect and Analyze Data | Modify the procedure. Include tables, graphs, charts, journal entries, and photographs. |
| Conclusion | You state whether you accept or reject your hypothesis. Try to explain your results and include recommendations or improvements to the procedure to future scientists and studies. |
| Communicate Results | Be prepared to present your project to an audience. Expect questions from the audience. |
| Control Group | The control is the group that serves as the standard comparison. This is the group you compare to all other groups you test. |
| Constant | Are all the factors that the experimenter attempts to keep the same. |
| Variable | This is what you are testing. This is what will change in the experiment. |