The Scientific Method Flashcards

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A possible explanation to a problem or a prediction that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

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experiment

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess or prediction.

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The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

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conclusion

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The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).

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data

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Make an observation

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"If plants are exposed to sunlight, then I think they will grow taller." Which part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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Hypothesis

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A set of steps you follow in an experiment.

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procedure

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Inquiry refers to the process of:

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Asking a question

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Which step is this? "Why is the sliced cheese all moldy?"

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