Scientific Method Flashcards
1
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Science
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Process that uses observation to gain knowledge about events in nature
2
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Scientific method
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A set of investigation procedures used by scientists
3
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Hypothesis
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A testable prediction
4
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Experiment
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Organize procedures for testing hypothesis
5
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Control
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Standard for comparison
6
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Constant
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Factor that doesn’t change
7
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Independent variable
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Factor that is adjusted (x axis)
8
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Dependent variable
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Factor whose value depends on the independent variable (y axis)
9
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Scientific law
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Rule of nature
10
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Scientific theory
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Most logical explanation
11
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what is the order of the scientific method
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Question, research, hypothesis, experiment, data, conclusion, share results, further research
