Scientific Method

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Factors in an experiment that can be changed.

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variables

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An untested explanation for a problem.

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hypothesis

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Variable deliberately changed in an experiment.

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independent variable

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Repetition of experiments is essential for consistent results.

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yes

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Types of data: involves numbers from counting or measuring.

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quantitative

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Types of data: descriptions that cannot be counted or measured.

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qualitative

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Every scientific experiment begins with:

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question/problem

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Hypothesis: an educated guess.

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Educated guess.

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Inference about the picture:

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The driver was hungry.

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Experiment on plants with different liquids (water, apple juice, milk) to see growth effects. Same soil, sunlight, and music for all. Independent variable is...

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The type of liquid