Scientific Method Saftey Vocabulary Flashcards

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Observation

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The process of collecting evidence.

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Control

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The thing that does not change in an experiment.

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Measuring

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To quantify something(how long, how much, how large)

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Variable

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The part of an experiment that may change or vary.

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Flammable

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Capable of catching fire.

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Corrosive

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To wear away or be destroyed gradually.

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Question

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To ask

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Procedure

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The steps to complete an experiment.

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Inferring

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A logical conclusion based on what you know.

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Commutating

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Sharing results in an understandable way.

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Conclusion

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The end of the scientific investigation.

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Hypothesis

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Atentative explanation for an observation or
phenomenon; an if then statement.

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Experiment

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A test, trial,or tentative procedure; an act or operation
for the purpose of discovering something unknown.

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Prediction

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An expectation of what will be observed or what will
happen.

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Problem

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What you are trying to solve in a scientific investigation

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Observation

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The act of noting and recording an event,
characteristic or anything detected.

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Phenomenon

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A remarkable person, thing, or event.

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Experiment

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Try out concepts or ways of doing things.

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Prediction

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The action of predicting something.

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Problem

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A thing that is difficult to achieve or accomplish.

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Solution

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The correct answer to a puzzle.

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Observation

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The ability to notice things, especially significant details.