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