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14 Cards in this Set
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Hypothesis |
An educated guess |
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Problem |
The question you are trying to find the answer to |
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Analysis |
A study of the results gathered from performing an experiment. Trying to find meaning from the results. |
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Experiment |
Is a procedure that sets out to find the answer to a problem. |
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Conclusion |
The overall statements and final summary of what you learned from the experiment |
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Theory |
A good explanation that has been tested using the scientific method over and over again and is confirmed each time. |
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Independent Variable |
The variable that is changed or is being tested. |
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Dependent variable |
The variable that we are measuring as a result |
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Independent variable |
also known as experimental variable |
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Dependent variable |
also known as the responding variable |
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Control Group |
The group that all variable are kept the same as the experimental group EXCEPT the experimental variable is NOT given to them. |
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Placebo Effect |
An effect on the outcome that is experienced but is NOT caused by the experimental variable. |
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Scientific Method |
A set of repeatable steps that scientists all over the world use to find the answers to problems about the natural world around us. |
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Experimental Design |
The way in which scientific experiments are designed and conducted. |
