Nature of science

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Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called

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Observing

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This is the outcome of the experiment. It's what was observed or measured.

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Dependent Variable

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The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called _____

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Scientific Method

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Scientists who study hurricanes sometimes fly into the hurricanes to take readings from inside the storm. How does this differ from most scientific investigations?

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Hurricane scientists cannot control variables.

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The variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the _________________________ .

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Independent Variable

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What is the process of making an educated guess based on observations called?

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Hypothesizing

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What do you call a factor that remains constant in an experiment?

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Control

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What is the term for a statement that can be tested through scientific investigation?

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Hypothesis

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

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Dependent Variable

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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