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Scientific Method
Scientific Method Steps
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ask a Question | first step; the question has to be tested. |
| Make a Hypothesis | second step; make an educated guess |
| Conduct an Experiment | third step; takes planning and tests the hypothesis |
| Collect Data | fourth step; take notes, make a chart or graph your results |
| Draw a Conclusion | fifth step; give you an answer to your question |
| Share Your Results | sixth step; discuss your findings with others. |
| variable | The part of an experiment that either changes or is controlled. |
| independent variable | the part of the experiment that the scientist changes |
| dependent variable | the part of the experiment that changes based on data. |
| procedure | the steps followed during an experiment |
| observation | noticing something about the world around you |