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Sci. Method Vocab
Definition | Vocabulary Word |
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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 |