Scientific Method

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Third step of the scientific method: educated guess about outcomes.

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hypothesis

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4th step of the scientific method: determine variables and steps to answer the question.

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experiment

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First step of the scientific method: thinking about what you want to know.

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question

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Sixth step of the scientific method using experiment data to explain results.

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conclusion

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Second step of the scientific method: researching and observing.

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gather information

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Fifth step of the scientific method: making observations and recording in a table, chart, or graph.

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data

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Variable kept constant for valid experiments.

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controlled variable

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Variable measured in an experiment, yielding quantitative data.

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dependent variable

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Variable tested in an experiment that changes.

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independent variable

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Data that includes numbers (measurements and amounts).

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quantitative data