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Quick class review of the steps in the scientific method #science
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A _____ allows you to study the effect of the experimental variable, to make a comparison.
results
independent variable
prediction
control
2
Which axis is the independent variable graphed on?
t-axis
z-axis
x-axis
y-axis
3
Another way we can explain a hypothesis is by making an educated ____ or ____.
guess
prediction
experiment
data
4
A __________ is an educated guess, or prediction, about what will happen during the experiment.
experiment
conclusion
problem
hypothesis
5
What are the different types of data?
correlative
circulative
qualitative
quantitative
6
When using the scientific method, one of the steps involves making __, or gathering information
hypothesis
results
observations
problem
7
What do we call a CHANGE or something that VARIES in an experiment?
variable
hypothesis
prediction
scientific method
8
Why is it important to repeat an experiment?
check for similar results
gives validity to results
because its important
collect more data
9
As scientists work on their experiments, they are making observations and collecting ___.
experiments
data
problems
predictions
10
A ______ is broad comprehensive, true statement that is backed by much evidence
hypothesis
predictions
results
theory
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In this phase, scientists run a series of tests to prove if the hypothesis is correct.
observations
hypothesis
experiment
results
12
The stage involved in forming a ___, or a possible solution to the problem.
observations
problem
hypothesis
experiment
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In order for scientists to investigate the natural world, they follow a series of steps called
scientific method
prediction
experiment
observations
