Scientific Method Concepts

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Conclusion

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A judgement based on the results of an experiment.

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess/ prediction about a solution or problem

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Variable

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A factor that changes in an experiment. Proper procedure calls for testing only one of these at a time.

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Experiment

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An organized process used to test a hypothesis.

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Theory

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A set of observations or ideas used to explain a group of facts or phenomena.

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Process

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This refers to a series of steps taken in order to carry out an experiment.

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Data

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This is the observations and measurements recorded during an experiment.

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Control

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This is a variable that is kept in an experiment