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28 Cards in this Set
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a scientists accepted, organized way to address a problem
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scientific method
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a scientific explanation you can test
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hypothesis
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the factor you can change in order to see its effect
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independent variable
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the factor being measured
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dependent variable
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used to find the mass of an object
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pan balance
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used to measure force
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spring scale
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an instrument used to make small things look larger
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microscope
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The first step of the scientific method
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is to make observations and ask questions
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After making observations and asking questions you need to
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form a hypothesis
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After you form a hypothesis the next step is to
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plan and conduct an experiment
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While conducting an experiment you need to
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identify and control variables
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After conducting your experiment your next step would be to
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interpret the data
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The scientific method includes not only interpreting the data but also
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drawing a conclusion based on the data
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The final step of the sciencific method
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using results to plan more investigations
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when you use your senses to gather information about something
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observe
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When objects or events are organized into categories based on one or another feature
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classify/order
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When you take the information you observed and use logical reasoning to come to a conclusion
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infer
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when you find ways that two or more objects or events are the same
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compare
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When you use patterns you've observed and your own experience to say what you think will happen in the future
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predict
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When you estimate or measure your results is going to be a
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number
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When you get an exact, precise answer (height, temperature,volume, brightness, saltiness
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measure
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When you observe, measure, and estimate, all the information you then
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interpret the data
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One of the most important parts of setting up an investigation
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identify and control variables
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A standard for a comparison is known as a
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control
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You have to do everything carefully and methodically when you are
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conducting an experiment
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tio investigate something that is too big,too small, hidden, too far away, or to dangerous to be manipulated in an experiment you can
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use a model
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The last step in an investigation. After you have collected and interpreted all you date, you have to
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draw a conclusion.The conclusion should state whether or not your hypothesis was supported.
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The _________ should state whether or not your hypothesis was supported.
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conclusion
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