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24 Cards in this Set
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Scientific Method
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A process of doing science
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purpose
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A question you ask about you observations
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repeat
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After checking your data you should always repeat to reduce the margin of error
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Quantitative observation
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An observation that focuses on something
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Qualitative observation
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Describing physical properties of something
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direct observations
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An observation that you define though sight
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Science
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A process of using logic, critical thinking, and prior knowledge to make theories.
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Observation
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Something that you notice about your surroundings using your senses.
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hypothesis
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A possible answer to a question based on reason.
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experiment
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To test a hypothesis
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analysis and conclusion
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Finding out if your hypothesis was correct and learning from your data.
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Theory
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A scientific explanation based on many experiments
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Indirect observation
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An observation that you find based on senses other then sight.
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Inferences
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A scientific guess based on knowledge.
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variables
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Things in an experiment that can change.
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independent variables
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Something in an experiment that you change to change test results.
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Dependent variables
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The variable in an experiment that changes based on the independent variable
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Controlled experiment
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An experiment where you change all the independent variables and you are in control.
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Control group
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a group where the independent variable is normal.
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Liter
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A metric system based unit used for measuring volume.
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gram
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A metric system based unit used for measuring mass.
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metric system
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A system of measurement.
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meter
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A metric system based unit used for measuring length.
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experimental group
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A group in an experiment where you change the independent variable.
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