Flash Cards
1
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Scientific method
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The series of steps in an experiment
2
Q
Model
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A mathematical equation or physical object used to think about things that happen to slowly, to quickly, or are too big or to small to observe directly.
3
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Hypothesis
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An educated guess as to why or how something happens
4
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Independent variable
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A variable that doesn’t need another person
5
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Dependent variable
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A variable that needs another person
6
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Constant
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Something that needs to stay the same
7
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Control
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A sample that is treated exactly like another