Scientific Method Flashcards

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Scientific method

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A method of problem solving by testing a hypothesis.

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess that answers your question.

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Question

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What it is that you want to test or find out.

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Experiment

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Testing an idea or hypothesis through a controlled investigation.

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Observation

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Making and recording measurements.

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Qualitative observation

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Using the senses to gather information about something without numbers.

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Quantitative observation

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Using the senses to gather information about something with numbers.

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Data

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A collection of facts, usually numbers.

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Data table

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An organized chart to record and keep data from the experiment.

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Variable

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Things that change or can be changed in an experiment.