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Scientific Method
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Method definition | an organized set of procedures followed to solve a problem |
| Scientific Method steps | 1. State the Problem 2. Gather Information 3. Form Hypothesis 4. Test Hypothesis/Experiment 5. Analyze Data 6. Draw Conclusions & Share Results |
| state the problem | the question of why or how |
| gather information | collect info from field observations, computer models, or other sources |
| form a hypothesis | an explanation that can be testerd |
| perform an experiment | test the hypothesis |
| analyze data | scientists record observations and create easy to read table and graphs |
| control | the standard to which the outcome of a test is compared |
| draw conclusions | based on your analysis of your data you decide whether your hypothesis is supported |
| variable | something in an experiment that can change |
| theory | explanation of things or events based on scientific knowledge that is the result of many observations and experiments; is NOT a guess; can change |
| law | statement about how things work in nature that seems to be true all the time; rarely changes |