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Scientific Method
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In a controlled experiment, the thing that changes because of the independent variable is the
independent variable
dependent variable
control group
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The first step of the scientific method is
experimentation
identifying a problem to solve
improving the design
making a prototype
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In a controlled experiment, the piece that the experimenter is changing is called the
independent variable
control group
dependent variable
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What is the purpose of using scientific methods?
to do cool experiments
to follow steps in order
to answer questions
to make careful observations
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A method of obtaining information by using the senses is called
questioning
hypothesis
experimentation
observation
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Pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation is called
hypothesis
research
data
observation
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A statement made in an if/then format is called a
conclusion
question
hypothesis/prediction
variable
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After a scientists forms a hypothesis, the next step is to
Analyze the results
Draw conclusions
Test the hypothesis
Share it with other scientists
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Making measurements with tools such as thermometers is a kind of
conclusion
prediction
observation
hypothesis