Scientific Method Vocab Flashcards

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a possible explanation for a set of observations, If/then statement

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Hypothesis

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2
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what you change on purpose

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Independent variable

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3
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What you measure/observe

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Dependent variable

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4
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What stays the same

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Controlled variable

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5
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Interpret the info collected during an experiment

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Data analysis

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6
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Summary of what you learned from an experiment + how it relates to the hypothesis

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Conclusion

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7
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Your opinion

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Subjective

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Facts

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Objective

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