Flashcard - Scientific Investigation

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A(n) ____________________________ is an organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.

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experiment

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The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a(n)

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observation

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A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation is called a(n)

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hypothesis

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How can a hypothesis be tested?

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experiment, observation, or models

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_____________________ occurs when an activity is repeated by the same person.

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repetition

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When an activity is repeated by a different person, this is called

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replication

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A(n) __________________________ in an experiment is the part of the experiment from which the independent variable is not changed.

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control

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Define the problem based on observations

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What is the second (2) step of the scientific method?

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Make a hypothesis

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What is the third (3) step of the scientific method?

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Design experiment to test hypothesis