Scientific Method Review Flashcard

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What is a hypothesis?

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A prediction about what will happen during the lab.

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What is the scientific method?

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A process used by scientists to explore observations.

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What do you say if your experiment results support your hypothesis?

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The results support your hypothesis.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Ask a question.

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What does it mean to complete an experiment?

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To conduct the experiment and observe the results.

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What is an observation in science?

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Information gathered through the senses during an experiment.

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What is the purpose of conducting research in the scientific method?

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To gather information and understand the topic better.

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What do scientists do after they collect data?

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They analyze the data to draw conclusions.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of the experiment.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A standard for comparison that does not change.