SCIENTIFIC METHOD

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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What is a testable explanation to a scientific question?

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Hypothesis

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What type of observation is 'The plastic bottle holds two liters of soda'?

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Quantitative Observation

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What is the conclusion in an experiment?

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is an inference?

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A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment in which only one variable is changed at a time.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations.