Scientific Method

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What is the Scientific Method?

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The steps for designing a scientific experiment.

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What is an observation?

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Using your senses to notice what is going on around you.

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What is the last step in the scientific method?

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Share what you have learned with others.

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What do scientists do during the 'Collect Information' step?

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Gather facts about the topic they are experimenting on.

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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 an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.

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What is data?

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Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis.

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What is a conclusion?

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A summary of the results of an experiment and whether the hypothesis was supported.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change in an experiment.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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The standard to which comparisons are made in an experiment.