Scientific Method Vocab For Mrs. Butala

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Scientific Method

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The process scientists use to perform experiments.

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Purpose

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What do I want to learn? Always given as a question.

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Research

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finding out as much as you can about the topic

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess based on research and previous predictions.

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Experiment:

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test to confirm your hypothesis

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Analysis

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Record of what happened during the experiment.

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Conclusion

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answer of the original question (purpose)

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Scientific method steps: Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion

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The scientific method in order

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Variables

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A factor or condition that can affect the outcome of a result.

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Independent Variables

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The factor or condition the scientist changes in the experiment.