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Sci. Method Vocab
| Definition | Vocabulary Word |
|---|---|
| In order for scientists to investigate and answer questions about the natural world that surrounds them , they have to follow a series of steps called? | Scientific Method |
| Gathering information on a topic using your five senses | observations |
| What is the first step in the scientific method? | identifying a problem or create a testable question |
| What is an educated guess? | hypothesis |
| In this step of the scientific process, scientists run a series of tests and trials to prove if their hypothesis is correct or incorrect. | experiment |
| Facts and information collected during an experiment | data |
| The final step of the scientific method where scientists analyze and summarize the results. This is where the scientists states wheth their original hypothesis was correct and incorrect. | conclusion |
| A possible explanation based on background information and prior knowledge. | inference |
| To make a guess on what will happen | prediction |
| The step by step account of directions used in completing an experiment | procedure |
| Any factor that can be controlled, changed, or measured in an experiment. | variables |
| The variable that you change in an experiment. | Independent variable |
| The variable that is measured and observed. | Dependent variable |
| A variable that does not change in an experiment. | Controlled variable |
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Mrs. Vessalo
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