Scientific method
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| Scientific theory | the most logical explanation for events that occur
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| Scientific law | when a hypothesis survives many tests
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| Scientific method | a systematic approach to problem solving
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| hypothesis | an educated guess about a possible solution or answer to your problem or question (I think...)
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| experiment | a test or trial performed in order to discover
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| variable | something that can change the results of an experiment. There can only be 1 change in an experiment.
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| independent variable | (cause) is the one thing that is changed in an experiment. It is what is being tested.
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| dependent variable | (effect) is the change in response to the change or manipulation of another variable. it is the response that can be observed and measured
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| constants | the parts of the experiment that are NOT changed. They are kept the same so as not to interfere with the experiment
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| control set up | set up exactly like the experiment that contains the variable, but it does not contain the variable
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| experimental set up | the set up that does contain the variable
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| procedure | sequence of steps involved in performing an experiment
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| data | recorded observations and measurements taken
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| conclusion | the results or answer to the question
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| observation | involves using the senses to examine what is happening
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| steps of the scientific method | 1. state the problem or ask the question 2. gather information on the problem 3. form a hypothesis 4. do experiments to test the hypothesis 5. record and analyze data 6. state a conclusion 7. repeat the work
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