Scientific Method Flashcards

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Hypothesis

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an assumption, an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true.

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Variable

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anything that can change and be measured.

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observation

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an act or instance of noticing or perceiving and the acquisition of information from a primary source.

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controlled variables

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an experimental element which is constant (controlled) and unchanged throughout the course of the investigation.

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