scientific method Flashcards

vocab scientific method

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1
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what is a series of steps to solve problems?

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Scientific methods

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a ( ) is an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observation and that can be tested?

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hypothesis

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a ( ) is an experiment that test only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a controlled group with an experimental group?

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controlled experiment

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a ( ) is a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis

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variable

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( ) is the standard to which comparisons are made in an experiment.

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control group

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is the group that receives an experimental procedure or a test sample.

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experimental group

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7
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ask a testable question is ( )

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scientific method step 1

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Form a hypothesis is the ( )

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scientific method step 2

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test the hypothesis is the ( )

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scientific method step 3

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analyze the results is the ( )

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scientific method step 4

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draw conclusion is the ( )

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scientific method step 5

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12
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share the results is the ( )

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scientific method step 6

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13
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unit of length in the metric system

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meter

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a metric unit of capacity

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liter

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a metric unit of mass

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gram

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a measure of the size of a body or region in three-dimensional space

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volume

17
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the measure of the amount of matter in an object

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mass

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the degree of the compactness of a substance.

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density

19
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the measure of the size of a surface or region

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area

20
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scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° under standard conditions.

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Celsius