Scientific method Flashcards
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Scientific Methods
A process you go through to do a good science experiment
Hypothesis
Educated guess
Controlled experiment
Tests only one factor at a time has a control group and one or more experimental groups
Variable
Part of experiment that changes
Control group
Group that does not receive treatment
Experimental group
Group that does receive treatment
Step 1
Ask a testable question
Step 2
Make a hypothesis
Step 3
Conduct an experiment
Step 4
Report results
Step 5
Analyze results
Step 6
Collect Data
Meter
Measures length
Liter
Measures Volume
Gram
Measures weight
Mass
The amount of matter in something
Density
Degree of compactness
Area
The space inside a 2d figure
Celsius
Measures temperature
Volume
Amount of space something occupies