Scientific Method

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Explanation for an untested problem.

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hypothesis

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Variable changed on purpose:

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Independent Variable

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Variable tested or measured in response to the independent variable.

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Dependent Variable

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Decision or realization based on facts.

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conclusion

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Information or facts.

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data

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Careful watching

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observation

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Testing a hypothesis

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experiment

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Steps used by scientists to solve problems.

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scientific method

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Constant/control in an experiment

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Things that do not change; the variable that stays the same.

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Explanation or interpretation of what you see

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inference