Scientific method
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Scientific method | a process to solve problems scientifically
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Observation | a comment based on something someone has seen, heard or noticed
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Research | the study of sources in order to gain knowledge
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Hypothesis | a prediction in the form of a statement that can be tested
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Experiment | an investigation that tests a hypothesis
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Data | information collected during an investigation
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Analyze | to discover or reveal something through examination
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Conclusion | the acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis
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Control group | the group in an experiment that is not being tested, it is what the experimental group is compared to.
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Quantitative observation | factual information that is measurable with standard measuring tools (rulers, scales, timer, etc)
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Qualitative observation | descriptive information gathered from your 5 senses
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Procedure | the detailed steps that explain how to do something
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Outcome | the results of an experiment
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Variable | a part of an experiment that can be changed
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Independent variable | the variable in an experiment that the scientist manipulates or changes.
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Dependent variable | the variable in the experiment that is the result of the changed variable.
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Experimental group | the group in an experiment that has the change made by the scientist
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Constants | the factors or parts of the experiment that stay the same in all groups
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