Scientific Method

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What is the summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results?

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Conclusion

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In an experiment where Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths, what is the independent variable?

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Wing Length

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What do you call the information you collect while doing your experiment?

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Data

Front

What is a testable prediction about a scientific investigation called?

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Hypothesis

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What is an explanation based on many repeated observations during experiments?

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Theory

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is a variable that is changed in an experiment called?

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Independent Variable

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What is a variable that is measured in an experiment called?

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Dependent Variable

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What is the process of using the senses to gather information called?

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Observation