Science Basics Flashcards

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Scientific Method

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A series of steps scientists can use as a guideline to solve a problem or examine a phenomenon

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess or explanation of a phenomenon

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Experiment

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A test set up to explain a phenomenon

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Variable

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A factor in an experiment that can be changed or manipulated

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Scientific Theory

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An explanation of an observation that has been rigorously tested

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