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24 Cards in this Set
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Science
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A process that uses logic, critical thinking, observations, prior knowledge to solve problems
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Scientific Method
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the process of doing science
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observation
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something that you notice about your surroundings using your five sense
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purpose
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a question used to figure something out about a observation
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hypothesis
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a possible scientific answer to a question that must be testable. and based on logic/observations/prior knowledge
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experiment
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a way to test a hypothesis by collecting and recording data
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analysis and conclusion
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evaluate your data to check if hypothesis is correct using graphs
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repeat
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a method used if hypothesis is proved incorrect
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theory
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a statement used to explain multiple ideas that is backed by large amounts of evidence
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quantitative observations
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observations that involve taking measurements
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Qualitative observations
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observations that use descriptive words to describe an item
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Direct observations
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observations based on things you see
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Indirect observations
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observations that you detect with your sense
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Inferences
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something you assume to be t rue based on observations and prior knowledge
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variables
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the conditions that can change during an experiment
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Independent variable
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the variable you have control over and can change
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Dependent variable
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A experiment that changes as a result of the independent variable
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Controlled experiment
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a experiment that tests only one variable at a time
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Control Group
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A group in an experiment where the variable is not changed
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Experimental group
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a group where the independent variable is changed
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Metric System
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the universal system of measurement that uses powers of ten to make easy conversions
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meter
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the base measurement of length in the metric system
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liter
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the base measurement of volume in the metric system
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gram
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the base measurement of mass/weight in the metric system
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