Vocab #2 Scientific Method

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I saw someone outside the house

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is an example of an observation

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Steps to create a hypothesis: 1) observe 2) infer 3) _______

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question

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A___________ is an educated guess.

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hypothesis

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A hypothesis is an if, then statement.

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if, then

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Factor changed by the scientist on purpose

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independent variable

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A_____ is measured or observed to get results in an experiment.

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dependent variable

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Factor in an experiment that doesn't change

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control

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Repeat experiment to minimize errors.

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Trial

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Relationship between hypothesis and results

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Conclusion

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Investigation testing one variable

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Controlled experiment