Science Process Skills Vocabulary

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What is the term for the amount of space an object takes up?

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Volume

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What is the process of gathering information on a problem using scientific publications to form a hypothesis?

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Research

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What do we call information obtained through the senses?

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Observation

Front

What tool is used to measure length?

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Ruler

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What device is used to hold test tubes in an upright position?

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Test tube rack

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What is the scientific method step that involves making a testable prediction?

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Hypothesis

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What is the term for a systematic approach to problem-solving in science?

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Scientific method

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What is the name of the variable that is changed in an experiment?

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Independent variable

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What do we call the variable that is measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable

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What is the term for a conclusion drawn from data analysis?

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Inference