Lesson 7 - The Scientific Method Flashcards

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data

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actual information (such as measurements or statistics); used as a for drawing conclusions.

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factors

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parts of an experiment that can affect other parts of the experiments.

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observation

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the act of watching and taking notes of facts and ocerrances; often involves measurements and the five senses.

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Scientific Method

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The scientific method is a way to answer one specific question.

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hypothesis

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an educated guess.

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conclusion

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an answer that can be proven by experiments and data.

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theary

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The scientific method is a way to answer one specific question.

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Step 1

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Make an observation.

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Step 2

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Ask a question.

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Step 3

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Form a hypothesis.

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Step 4

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Experiment to test the hypothesis.

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Step 5

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State the conclusion.

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Step 6

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Share the results.

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Theory

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A theory is like a bicycle. A bicycle has many different parts. The different parts are similar but different, like the hypotheses in a theory. The parts all work together to make the bicycle. The bicycle itself might change over time. A bike made in 1920 will look different than a bike made today, but it is still a bike. The same is true of theories.

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