Scientific Method Vocab Flashcard

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Collaboration definition

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Communication by discussing ideas, brainstorming, and deciding on a plan; working together.

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Mean definition

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The average.

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Theory definition

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A scientific explanation of known facts from repeated testing.

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Hypothesis definition

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A testable idea or explanation that leads to an investigation.

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Observation definition

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Information obtained through senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and sometimes taste to gather data.

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Explanation definition

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An interpretation of an observation based on prior knowledge.

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Life Science: The study of living things, encompassing their classification, physiology, chemistry, and interactions.

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The study of living things, encompassing their classification, physiology, chemistry, and interactions.

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Model definition

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A representation of an object or a system.

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Scientific Method definition

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Steps scientists follow to answer questions: Ask a question, Make an Observation, Form a Hypothesis, Test it, Analyze Results, Draw Conclusions, Communicate.

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Control Definition

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The normal circumstance, or non-treated situation, in your experiment.