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# Science Review terms used in working through the Scientific Method.
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decision about how to interpret what you learned from the experiment
observing
predicting
inferring
conclusion
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one of the factors that can change in the experiment
data
technology
variable
conclusion
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possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question
observation
prediction
hypothesis
variable
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sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking
data
conclusion
technology
communicating
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What words are used in science?
not likely
prove
support
100%
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problem or question about an observation
posing question
communicating
hypothesis
observing
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Using all your senses to make observations
quantitative observation
qualitative observation
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What was the independent variable in the cricket experiment?
temperature
container
crickets
timer
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What is good, in an experiment, even if it's bad?
inference
hypothesis
results
conclusion
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the variable in an experiment that scientists can change
dependent variable
independent variable
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Using numbers and equipment to make observations
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
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What was the dependent variable in the cricket experiment?
crickets
timer
temperature
containers
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Your cell phone affects your cell phone bill... Which is the Dependent Variable?
cell phone bill
cell phone
cell phone number
rotary dial phone
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making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on
posing question
inferring
predicting
hypothesis
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refers to the way scientists propose explanations based on the evidence they gather.
scientific theory
scientific law
posing question
scientific method
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Michael does Henry's experiment...
replication
repetition
useless
not necessary
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variable that changes because of manipulated variable
dependent variable
independent variable
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Sandra's experiment has many trials...
not necessary
repetition
replication
useless
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using one or more of your senses to gather information
observing
predicting
communicating
inferring
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way of learning about the natural world
inferring
technology
observing
science
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facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
hypothesis
data
communicating
technology
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when you explain or interpret the things you observe
inferring
posing question
conclusion
observing
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Does water make a gummy bear bigger? Which is the independent variable?
water
size of container
brand of gummy bear
gummy bear
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a test of a hypothesis under conditions established by the scientist
predicting
controlled experiment
posing question
variable
