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Step 1 of scientific method
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state the problem
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Step 2 of scientific method
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gather information
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Step 3 of scientific method
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form a hypothesis
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Step 4 of scientific method
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perform an experiment
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Step 5 of scientific method
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analyze data
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Step 6 of scientific method
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form a conclusion
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How do you gather information?
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research and observations
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What is a hypothesis?
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a prediction that can be tested
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Why is a hypothesis called an educated guess?
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The prediction is made after information is gathered. (researched)
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What is the format for writing a hypothesis?
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If..(independent variable)... then....(dependent variable).
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How would you test a hypothesis?
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Perform an experiment.
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What is an Independent variable?
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a changing variable, the variable being tested.
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What is the control group?
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The experimental setup that does not include the variable.
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What is the experimental group?
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The experimental group that includes the independent variable.
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What is the dependent variable?
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the measured results
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What are the constants?
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the conditions kept the same in the control group and experimental groups
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How do you analyze data?
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Review the data after being placed in charts and graphs
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How do you communicate the results?
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publish a paper, website, article, or make a presentation.
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What is a theory?
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unproven, an explanation of events based on many observations or experiments
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What is a law?
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Proven, tells how things work
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