Scientific Method, Scientific Method Diagram | Quizlet

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Scientific method

a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments

<p>a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments</p>
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Question

a clear and concise statement of the problem, that the scientist will use an experiment to answer

<p>a clear and concise statement of the problem, that the scientist will use an experiment to answer</p>
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Hypothesis

An educated guess or prediction about the answer to the experiment or question

<p>An educated guess or prediction about the answer to the experiment or question</p>
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collect and record data

information that is collected and recorded in the form of charts or graphs

<p>information that is collected and recorded in the form of charts or graphs</p>
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Analysis/Conclusion

a detailed explanation of the results which may or may not support the hypothesis

<p>a detailed explanation of the results which may or may not support the hypothesis</p>
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controlled variable

the conditions that must be held constant(the same) so as to not influence the outcome of the experiment

<p>the conditions that must be held constant(the same) so as to not influence the outcome of the experiment</p>
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independent variable

the one condition that the experimenter varies(changes) to test the hypothesis

<p>the one condition that the experimenter varies(changes) to test the hypothesis</p>
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dependent variable

the variable that is used to measure the effect of the independent variable (time, length, speed, etc.). Depends on the independent variable.

<p>the variable that is used to measure the effect of the independent variable (time, length, speed, etc.). Depends on the independent variable.</p>
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procedure

a plan for organizing and conducting the experiment

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observation

stataments concerning what is actually seen taking place

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materials

a list of items needed to conduct the experiment