scientific methods

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scientific methods

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a series of steps followed to solve problems

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hypothesis

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an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested.

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controlled experiment

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an experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a comparison of control group with an experimental group.

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variable

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a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a

a hypothesis.

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control group

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group that is not being tested on

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experimental group

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group that is being tested on

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step 1

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ask a question

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step 2

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make a hypothesis

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step 3

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conduct an experiment

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step 4

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report results

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step 5

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analyze info

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step 6

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collect data

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meter

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the fundamental unit of length in the metric system.

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liter

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a metric unit for capacity

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gram

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a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandsths of a kilogram.

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volume

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a measure of the size of a body or region in three-dimensional space.

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mass

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a measure of the amount of matter in an object

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density

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the degree of compactness of a substance

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area

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a measure of the size of a surface or a region

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celsius

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the scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.