scientific method Flashcards

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scientific methods

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a series of steps followed to solve problems

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hypothesis

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an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested

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controlled experiment

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an experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group with an experimental group

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4
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variable

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a factor that changes in ah=n experiment in order to test a hypothesis

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5
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control groups

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the group that does NOT receive any treatment in an experiment

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6
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Experimental group

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The group that DOES receive the treatment

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7
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step one of the scientific method

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The question

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8
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step two of the scientific method

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reaserch

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step 3 of the scientific method

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form a hypothesis

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step 4 of the scientific method

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experiment

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step five of the scientific method

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analysis

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12
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step six of the scientific method

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conclusion

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13
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Meter

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length

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14
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liter

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volume

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15
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Gram

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Mass

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16
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volume

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

17
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Mass

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a measure of the amount of matter in an object

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density

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comparison of the mass to the volume of an object

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area

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a measure of the size of a surface or region

20
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Celsius

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the scale of temperature at with water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees