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What is the scientific method composed of? |
Observation, question, hypothesis, prediction, experiment, and conclusion. |
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Hypothesis |
A hypothesis is a testable explanation that has not yet been proven. The hypothesis may be tested by observation or through a series of experiments. |
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Prediction |
Pick your favorite hypothesis. Restated as an if, then statement. |
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Experiment |
Made up of two groups and two variables. |
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Control group |
Receives no change in any variables. This is used as a baseline to compare to the treatment group. |
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Treatment group |
Receives a change in one variable, but all others remain the same.
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Variables |
Dependent variable and independent variable. |
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Independent variable |
It is the variable I change. The variables we modify at the start of the experiment. |
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Dependant variable |
Variables that change in response to the experiment. |
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Conclusion |
Repeat and refined the hypothesis |
