Unit 1 Nature of Science Vocab

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Group without independent variable for comparison

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Control group

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Steps scientists use to solve problems:

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Scientific Method

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Anything that can change during an experiment is a

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Variable

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A testable idea or explanation leading to scientific investigation (if/then statement)

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hypothesis

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Variable changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis: _________________________

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independent variable

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Describing something using the five senses

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observation

Front

Factor in an experiment that is changed.

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independent variable

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Summary of experiment explaining results and referring to hypothesis using data.

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conclusion

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Test of a hypothesis:

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experiment

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Info from experiments organized into charts/graphs.

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data