Scientific method – Flashcards
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Scientific method
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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
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Hypothesis
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A possible explanation to a problem; it has not yet been tested.
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Proven or disproven
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A hypothesis is simply a prediction and has not yet been?
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Variables
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The factors in an experiment that can be changed.
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Only one
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In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?
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Control group
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This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.
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Experimental group
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This part of the experiment shows the effect of the one variable being tested.
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Independent variable
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This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
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Dependent variable
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This variable is the actual data collected during the experiment.
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Proven or disproven
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The evidence from the experiment is used to determine if the hypothesis is?
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True
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True or False? Experiments should be repeated over and over to see if the same results are obtained each time.
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Theory
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A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
