Scientific Method Basics

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Scientific Method

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A process for investigating problems and questions

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Hypothesis

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A proposed explanation based on limited evidence

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Observation

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The act of noting and recording something using the 5 senses

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Control

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A standard for comparison in experiments

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is changed or controlled

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Dependent Variable

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The variable being tested and measured

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Experiment

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A procedure to test a hypothesis