Scientific Method Flashcard

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What is the purpose of the conclusion in an experiment?

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The conclusion tells whether or not your hypothesis was correct.

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What do you make when you use your senses in an experiment?

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Observations.

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What part of the scientific method comes after forming a question?

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Procedure.

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Why is it important to repeat experiments?

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To prove the results are believable.

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What does it mean when you say, 'I was wrong; the plant needed water once a week'?

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This is an example of a conclusion.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is information gathered using the senses.

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What is data in the context of an experiment?

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Data refers to the information collected during an experiment.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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The first step is to ask a question.

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What is the role of a procedure in an experiment?

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The procedure outlines the steps to conduct the experiment.