Scientific Method Basics

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Process of problem solving that is used to explore an observation by gathering and examining data in order to answer a testable question.

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Scientific Method

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Information obtained by using your senses with descriptive phrases or sentences.

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Qualitative Observation

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The question you want answered about your observation.

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problem

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This must be testable and measurable. It most probably cannot be answered with yes or no.

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testable question

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An explanation or prediction about what might happen in the experiment based on research.

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hypothesis

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Written as an “if...then” statement.

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hypothesis

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A detailed set of organized steps to follow to test the hypothesis.

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experiment

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All of the factors that remain exactly the same each time during an experiment.

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controlled variables

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One factor you manipulate or change in the experiment. There should only be one.

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independent variable

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The factor you measure based on how it responds to the independent variable. The variable that is measured.

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dependent variable