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Scientific Method Vocabulary
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Why do scientists use the scientific method?
To stay organized
To answer questions about our world
Because they have to
Because Mrs. Lofdahl said so.
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After making observations, what is the first step of the Scientific method?
problem
research
Define variables
conclusion
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The thing that changes because of the independent variable. The outcome of the experiment.
variable
dependent variable
constant variable
independent variable
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The thing that a scientist chooses to change in an experiment
constant variable
variable
independent variable
dependent variable
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How many things should a scientist change in an experiment?
0
2
1
3
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The process scientists use to answer questions to real world problems.
instructions
scientific method
guidelines
procedure
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What is a theory?
An educated guess
Steps someone should follow
A fact
A belief scientists have from doing many tests
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A test to answer a scientific question
experimental group
variable
experiment
control group
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What step of the scientific method follows creating and conducting the experiment?
hypothesis
conclusion
results
problem
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Something that is kept the same in an experiment.
constant
independent variable
procedure
dependent variable
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Statement that sums up the result of an experiment & states whether it supports the hypothesis
test
hypothesis
procedure
conclusion
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What type of observation is recorded as numbers or counts?
Observation
Variable
Qualitative
Quantitative
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What is the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing & speaking?
theory
drawing conclusions
inquiry
communicating
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An educated guess
hypothesis
conclusion
trial
procedure
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Why might a theory change over time?
New evidence might be found
A theory can't change
Scientists might just change their mind
There is no such thing as a theory
