Scientific Method

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is known as a _____________.

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conclusion

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A possible explanation for a problem that has not yet been tested is known as a ___________.

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hypothesis

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question is called the _____________.

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scientific method

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What are procedures?

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Step by step directions of how to complete your experiment.

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In an experiment, the dependent variable is the variable that is __________.

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measured or observed.

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment is known as the __________.

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independent variable.

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Data collected during an experiment can be classified as __________ or __________.

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qualitative or quantitative.

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The factor that remains constant throughout an experiment is called a __________.

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controlled variable.

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The first step in the scientific method is to __________.

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ask a question.

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A hypothesis is often written in the form of an __________ statement.

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if-then.