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SCIENTIFIC METHOD
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A step by step way to solve problems.
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STEP 1- Scientific Method
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Ask a Question.
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INFERENCE
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Logical interpretation based on what scientists already know. *Educated Guess
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HYPOTHESIS
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Possible explanation that can be tested by the experiment.
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INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
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The factor that is changed in an experiment.
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DEPENDENT VARIABLE
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The factor that changes in response to the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE.
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EXPERIMENT
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A procedure carried out in order to test the hypothesis.
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EXPERIMENTAL GROUP
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The group that contains the independent variable (Factor that is changed/experimented on).
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CONTROL GROUP
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Lacks the variable that you are testing (The normal way).
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DATA
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Records of experimental obsevrations.
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THEORY
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A system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence.
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OBSERVATION
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Using your 5 senses to perceive the environment.
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STEP 2- Scientific Method
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Formulate a hypothesis.
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STEP 3- Scientific Method
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Create an experiment.
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STEP 4- Scientific Method
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Data Collection
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