World of Science Review

Front

What is a testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested?

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Hypothesis

Front

During which step of the scientific method does a scientist gather background information?

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Collect Information

Front

What is the series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question called?

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Scientific Method

Front

What is often involved in testing a hypothesis?

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Experiment

Front

What is used to swirl, mix, or store chemicals?

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Erlenmeyer Flask

Front

What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observation

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What do scientists use to record their observations and data?

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Lab Notebook

Front

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

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To provide a standard for comparison

Front

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

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Independent Variable

Front

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

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Dependent Variable