Scientific method Flashcards

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Scientific Method

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The scientific method is an organized way for scientists to answer questions and develop solutions

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Controlled Experiment

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An experiment that changes only one variable.

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Variable

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Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types

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Data

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The information and results gathered from an experiment

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess; a scientific prediction; a possible solution to a problem

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Experimental Group

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The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the special treatment.

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Control Group

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The group that remains the same; unchanged; does not experience the special treatment. used for comparison

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Control

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Parts of the experiment that stay the same
(control factors, or constants.)

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Independent Variable

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Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
(manipulated variable) THE DIFFERENCE

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Dependable Variable

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Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded
(responding variable) *Results or measurements

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Prediction

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A guess about what will happen in the future.

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observation

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Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing) *fact

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Inference

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Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected *opinion

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Quantitative Observation

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A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical

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Qualitative Observation

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A description of an observation using words only.
*description

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Scientific Method Steps

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Steps:
1. Question
2. Research
3. Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Record data
6. Analyze data
7. Conclusion