Scientific Methods Flashcards

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Independent variable

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What is being changed and tested

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Dependent variable

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Affected by the change

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Constant

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Are what remain the same for each trial or group

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Control group

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Contains no variable

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5
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Hypothesis

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Educated statement

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Scientific model

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A representation of something

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Law

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Naturally occurred phenomenon in the world (gravity)

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Theory

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An explanation that ties together hypothesis

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6 steps to the scientific method

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State question, make observation, form hypothesis, test hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions

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Why do scientists use scientific methods?

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Ways scientists Answer questions and solve problems.

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What must a good hypothesis be

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A good hypothesis must be testable, and if then format

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12
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Physical model

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Globe and a toy plane

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Mathematical model

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Pie graph and weather

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14
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K

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Kilograms

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Hecto

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Hectograms

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Da

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Deca

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U

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Grams, meters, liters

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D

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Deci

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C

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Centi

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M

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Mili

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Mass

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Kg

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Weight

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Newtons

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Length

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Meter

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Temperature

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Kelvin