Scientific Method

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A possible explanation for an untested problem is a ___________.

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hypothesis

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Type of variable deliberately changed in an experiment.

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independent variable

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Importance of repeating experiments

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yes

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Summary of experiment results: ______________.

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conclusion

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Steps used by scientists to solve problems.

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scientific method

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Steps to conduct an experiment: observations, question/problem, materials, procedures.

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procedures

Front

Dependent variable in a ball drop experiment?

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Height that the ball bounces

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In a plant growth experiment with three identical plants, two fertilizers, equal light, and water, what type of variable is the fertilizer?

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Independent

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Hypothesis can be wrong.

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False

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Repetition of experiments is essential for consistent results.

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yes