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