Scientific Methods

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Steps used by scientists to solve problems.

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scientific method

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Not a step in the scientific method:

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Form a theory

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Explanation for an untested problem.

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hypothesis

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Procedure used by scientists to test a hypothesis.

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experiment

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A hypothesis is a prediction that has not yet been _.

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supported or not

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Factors in an experiment that can be changed.

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variables

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Basis of comparison in an experiment where the tested variable is omitted.

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control group

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Part of the experiment showing the effect of the tested variable.

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experimental group

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Variable deliberately changed in an experiment.

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independent variable

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Factor resulting from change.

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dependent variable