Vocabulary Terms for our Scientific Method Test
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| Scientific Method | Problem solving guide that utilizes specific steps such as Problem, Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data/Results, Conclusion
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| Problem | Written as a question: experiment must answer the problem
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| Purpose | Changes the problem to the goal; to determine, to observe
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| Hypothesis | Educated guess based on research
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| Prediction | Based on facts and information; it is what a person believes the result of the experiment will be
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| Materials | Supplies, equipment, tools needed to complete the investigation
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| Procedure | Plan; specific, sequential/ordered steps that are used to test the hypothesis
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| Data | Information collected during the investigation; statistics recorded during the experiment or test
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| Results | Answers that can be measured; also known as the dependent variable
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| Graphic Organizer | Visual Picture of the results; table, chart, graph
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| Conclusion | Summary of the experiment, uses data to support or disprove the hypothesis, what what learned
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| Controlled Experiment | An investigation where a scientist manipulates/changes only one variable
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| Control Group | Group of test objects/subjects left untreated or untested and then compared to treated objects/subjects to validate results
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| Experimental Group | Group being tested or treated with the independent variable
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| Variable | Object or quantity that is changed/manipulated in an experiment, located on the X axis
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| Dependent Variable | Results of the investigation based on the independent variable; are measured; found on the Y-axis
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| Scientific Processes | Skills/Actions used during the experiment to observe, compare, order, categorize, communicate, relate, infer and apply
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| Qualitative Observation | Ability to pay attention to details by using all five senses, along with noting and recording the results
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| Quantitative Observation | Observations using instruments that result in measurements
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| Inference | Making a judgement or thought based on information that cannot be directly observed
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| Interpret | To explain or clarify the meaning of something
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| Analyze | Logical; to look for patterns; reasonable
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| Collaboration | Working together as a team or partner; listening and sharing ideas; teamwork
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| Science | Knowledge of the world gained through observation and experimentation
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