Scientific Method Flashcards

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Variable

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Any factor that has an affect on an invention

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Independent variable

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The factor that you will purposely change

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3
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Dependent variable

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The variable that you will measure

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4
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Controlled variable

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Variables that are kept the same

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5
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Fair test

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An investigation where all of the variables are controlled

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Practical investigations

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Scientific experiments and tests conducted to find answers to questions

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Hypothesis

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Possible explanation or answer to the question you are investigating

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