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Scientific method

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A series of steps to solve a problem

State the problem
Gather information (Research)
Form a hypothesis
Perform an experiment
Collect and record data
Analyze data
Form a conclusion

(Sally Grabbed Four Pickled Cans And Fainted)

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Controlled experiment

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An experiment that changes only one variable.

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Variable

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Any factor that can exist in differing amounts or types

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Data

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The information and results gathered from an experiment

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Hypothesis

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An educated guess, a scientific prediction, a possible solution to a problem

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Experimental group

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The group that tests the changed factor, they experience the new treatment.

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Controlled group

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The group that remains the same, unchanged, does not experience the new treatment.
used for comparison

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Control Variable

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Parts of the experiment that stay the same
(control variables, control factors, or constants.)

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Independent variable

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Factor being intentionally changed, “I” change
(experimental variable or manipulated variable)
THE DIFFERENCE

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Dependent variable

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Factor that occurs as a result of the change, the part of the experiment that is recorded
(responding variable)
*Results or measurements

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Prediction

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A guess about what will happen in the future.

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Observation

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Information that one gathers using their senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing)
*fact

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Inference

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Conclusions that you draw based on your background knowledge and evidence you’ve collected
*opinion

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Quantitative

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A description of an observation using numbers and measurements.
*numerical

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Qualitative observation

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A description of an observation using words only.
*description

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