Scientific Method Vocab Review

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Science

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A method of studying the natural world by gaining knowledge through observations and investigations.

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Scientific Method

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Series of steps scientists use to answer questions and solve problems.

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Observation

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Based on what one sees, hears, or notices, through our natural senses (unbiased - not an opinion).

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Question

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Defines our purpose for conducting an investigation/experiment.

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Experiment

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A procedure carried out to test, refute or establish a hypothesis; may discover an unknown effect or law.

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Data

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Information collected during an experiment.

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Quantitative

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Numerical data.

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Qualitative

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Descriptive data.

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Models

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Visual tools scientists develop for understanding to help explain what they think is going on in nature; examples include diagrams, drawings, maps.

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Hypothesis

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A testable prediction that attempts to answer a question; an educated guess.