Scientific Method

Using one or more of your senses to gather information

• inferring

• predicting

• observing

• classifying

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a representation of a complex object or process

• observation

• evaluation

• conclusion

• model

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grouping items together that are alike in some way

• classifying

• evaluating

• observing

• making models

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comparing observations and data to reach a conclusion about them

• classifying

• evaluating

• observing

• inferring

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making a statement or claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence

• inferring

• evaluating

• predicting

• observing

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What is a hypothesis?

• an explanation of a scientific event

• an interpretation of an observation

• the act of classifying objects

• a prediction that can be tested

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You should conduct an experiment

• before a hypothesis

• after observations and questions

• after a conclusion

• before asking questions

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A factor that can change in an experiment is called a(n)

• answer

• outcome

• variable

• experiment

Experimental variables are like cause and effect. The variable that is like the cause is the

• manipulated variable

• responding variable

• constant variable

Experimental variables are like cause and effect. The variable that is like the effect is

• manipulated variable

• responding variable

• constant variable