scientific method Flashcards

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1
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uses the 5 senses

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observation

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2
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  • “educated guess”

- a proposed explanation

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hypothesis

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3
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procedures/methodology

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experimentation

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4
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gathering end results

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collecting, organizing and analyzing data

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5
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the manipulated variable (being changed)

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independent variable

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6
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responds to the independent variable, affects the result

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dependent variable

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7
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stays the same and is for fair testing

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controlled variable

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