Scientific Method 1

Question 1

How many steps are in the scientific method?

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six

Question 2

a qualitative observation is...

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described, not measured

Question 3

the variable that a scientist changes

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independent variable

Question 4

a decision made based on research or investigation

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conclusion

Question 5

testing your hypothesis to see if your guess is correct

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an experiment

Question 6

What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observation+Question

Question 7

a question that arises that can be investigated

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problem/purpose

Question 8

a factor that is affected when another factor is changed

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dependent variable

Question 9

What is the sixth step in the scientific method?

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form a conclusion

Question 10

What is the fifth step in the scientific method?

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analyze the results

Question 11

an educated guess based on background knowledge

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hypothesis

Question 12

What is the fourth step in the scientific method?

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perform an experiment

Question 13

observing results of the experiment to see if your hypothesis was correct

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analyzing data

Question 14

a quantitative observation is...

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measurable or countable

Question 15

a group that is kept under normal conditions while others are changed

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control

Question 16

using your five senses to understand things around you

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making an observation

Question 17

What is the third step in the scientific method?

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hypothesis

Question 18

What is the second step in the scientific method?

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research the topic and make observations

Question 19

learning about the problem

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research

Questions 19