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12 Cards in this Set
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HYPOTHESIS
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a possible explanation or answer to a question
Written in the format "IF"..."THEN"...."BECAUSE" |
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DATA
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pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation
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OBSERVATION
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the process of obtaining information by using the senses or tools like thermometers or rulers
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SCIENTIFIC
METHODS |
ways in which scientists answer questions and solve problems
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What is a controlled experiment?
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a test of only ONE factor at a time
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What is the first step of a scientific investigation?
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asking a question
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After a scientist forms a hypothesis, what is the next step:
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gather data to test the hypothesis
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What is one way a scientist analyzes the results of an experiment?
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The scientist sometimes arranges the data in a GRAPH.
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Why does a scientist use The Scientific Method?
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A scientist uses The Scientific Method TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
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DEPENDENT
VARIABLE |
The factor that is observed for the results.
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TRUE OR FALSE:
Communicating results is an important step for scientists. |
TRUE
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What step of the Scientific Method is watching a television program to find answers to a science question?
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RESEARCH
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