Scientific Method

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observe

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What is the term for the reasoning that shows how or why the data counts as evidence to support the claim?

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Justification

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What can you learn about an object by using your 5 senses?

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Observation

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What is the variable that is being measured or observed called?

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Dependent variable

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What does CER stand for?

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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?

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To keep certain factors constant to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Qualitative observations describe qualities (e.g., color, texture), while quantitative observations involve measurements (e.g., height, weight).

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the conclusion in the scientific method?

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A summary of the results of the experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported or not.