Mastering the Scientific Method

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Scientific Method

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Systematic approach to research

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Observation

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Gathering data through senses

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Data Collection

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Recording observations

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Hypothesis

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Proposed explanation

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Testing Hypotheses

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Experimentation

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Experiment

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Controlled test

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Variable

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Changeable element in experiment

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Control Group

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Standard for comparison

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Independent Variable

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Manipulated factor

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Dependent Variable

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Measured outcome