Scientific Method

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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a __________________.

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Hypothesis

Front

A process used by scientists to study the world around them is called the ______________

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Scientific Method

Front

During an experiment, which factors must be controlled so that researchers can draw a logical conclusion from the experiment?

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Variables

Front

During an experiment, if you purposely change the temperature to test a hypothesis, the temperature is called the ____________.

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Independent variable

Front

The factor that may change in response to the independent variable is called the ______________.

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Dependent variable

Front

A summary of what you have learned from a scientific experiment is called a(n) _______________.

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Conclusion

Front

Making a forecast of what will happen based on past experience or evidence is called a _________________

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Prediction

Front

Using 1 or more of the senses to gather information is called a(n) ___________________.

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Observation

Front

The variables that are kept the same (constant) throughout the entire experiment are called ______________.

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Controlled variables

Front

In a ____________________________________ a scientist compares two or more things but changes only one variable.

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Controlled experiment