Scientific Method

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What does making observations mean?

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Gathering information on a topic using our five senses. Examples: see, hear, taste, touch, and smell.

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In the scientific method, the item that can be changed or controlled is called the _______________

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Variable.

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In the scientific method, this item remains the same through the entire experiment?

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Constant.

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What is a hypothesis?

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It is a tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation.

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What is done in the results (analyzing data) step of the scientific method?

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Using the data collected during the experiment that can be used for planning and reasoning.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What do scientists do after forming a hypothesis?

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They conduct experiments to test the hypothesis.

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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Drawing a conclusion based on the results.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any item, factor, or condition that can be controlled or changed.