Scientific Method

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A method of experimentation that is used by scientists and others to learn about the universe. It investigates solutions by making observations and drawing conclusions.

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Scientific Method

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The study of the structure & behavior of the natural world through experiments.

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Science

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The application of science to improve the world.

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Technology

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A gap in one’s knowledge that has yet to be answered. It is investigated through experimentation.

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Problem

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Collections of qualitative and quantitative data during experimentation.

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Observations

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A possible explanation or solution to a problem.

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Hypothesis

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The act of executing a procedure to test an hypothesis.

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Experimentation

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A procedure that is carried out to test the truth value of a hypothesis.

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Experiment

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The group in an experiment which the experimental group is compared to.

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Control Group

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The group in an experiment which is being tested.

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Experimental Group

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The variable in an experiment which is being tested.

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Independent Variable

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The variable in an experiment which is measured in terms of the independent variable’s effects.

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Dependent Variable

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Facts and statistics collected for analysis.

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Data

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Observations that are purely descriptive.

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Qualitative Observations

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Observations that include a quantitative & numerical value.

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Quantitative Observations

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A judgement that is made after the analysis of data. It will either accept or reject a hypothesis.

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Conclusion

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Step One

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Make observations about the universe

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Step Two

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From the observations made, questions or problems are generated.

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Step Three

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The problem is researched to find a possible solution or answer.

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Step Four

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A hypothesis is formed.

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Step Five

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To see if the hypothesis is correct, an experiment is designed and performed.

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Step Six

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The data from the experiment is analyzed and a conclusion is made. The conclusion will either reject or accept the hypothesis; the hypothesis may have to be modified.

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Step Seven

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The experiment is repeated and if the results are consistent, the findings are published and communicated to others.

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Step Eight

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If it is proven to be correct by others, again and again, it eventually becomes a theory.