SCIENTIFIC METHOD Flashcards
1
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Anything that can be sensed in the environment
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Observation
2
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A question that is formed from observation
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Problem
3
Q
A temporary answer to the problem based on observation and background knowledge
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Hypothesis
4
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Used to test the hypothesis
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Experimentation
5
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(Experimentation)
Materials or factors that can be changed in the experiment
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Variables
6
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(Experimentation)
Manipulated ( handle or control ) variable.
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Independent
7
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(Experimentation)
Variable being observed.
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Dependent
8
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(Experimentation)
Variable that is kept constant
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Control
9
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A summarized interpretation (explaining the meaning) of data based from the experiment
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Conclusion