Scientific Method Vocab Flashcards

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Hypotheses

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A possible explanation (prediction) for observations “If…Then…”

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2
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Dependent Variable

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What you measure

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2
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Independent Variable

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What you change on purpose

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2
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Controlled Variable

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What stays the same

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3
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Data analysis

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Interpreting the info collected during an experiment

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4
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Conclusion

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A summary of the experiment and how it relates to the hypothesis

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5
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Subjective

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An opinion

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6
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Objective

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A fact

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