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scientific method

Published on Nov 19, 2015

scientific method vocabulary for 7th grade science

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

scientific method

series of steps used to answer questions/solve problems

problem

question to answer by experimentation
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hypothesis

a testable prediction based on research
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observation

evidence collected using your 5 senses
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qualitative

general observation using description
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quantitative

observation using specific number measurements

variable

anything changed or controlled in experiments
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constant variable

a factor that doesn't change when others do
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independent variable

the variable you change (cause)-graphed on x-axis
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dependent variable

changes as a result of experiment (effect) graphed on y-axis
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control group

standard used for comparison
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conclusion

summary of what is learned in experiment
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Manipulated variable

same as independent variable
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responding variable

same as dependent variable

procedure

sequence of the experiment
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inference

conclusion based on information/background knowledge