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Scientific Method Vocabulary

The Language of Science. Scientific Method Vocabulary. Science Vocabulary. SCIENTIFIC METHOD: a logical approach to solving a problem. Hypothesis : a prediction that can be tested; an educated guess base on observations and prior knowledge Theory : a well tested explanation

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Scientific Method Vocabulary

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  1. The Language of Science Scientific Method Vocabulary

  2. Science Vocabulary • SCIENTIFIC METHOD:a logical approach to solving a problem. • Hypothesis: a prediction that can be tested; an educated guess base on observations and prior knowledge • Theory: a well tested explanation • Law: a rule of nature that happens the same way ALL the time

  3. Experimental Design Vocabulary • Independent variable: the variable that I change in the experiment • DDDependent Variable: • the variable that depends on the independent variable • The result • Control group: the baseline condition that all experimental runs are compared to • Constants: things that are kept the same in all the experiments • Data: Quantitative (numeric) vs. Qualitative (categorize)

  4. Skills • Observe: to use the 5 senses to gather information • Predict: make an educated guess • Infer: make a conclusion based upon data or evidence • Classify: to arrange information in groups by similarities

  5. Steps in Scientific Method • Identify a Problem or ask a Question • Background research • Make Observations • Form a testable Hypothesis • Design an Experiment • Collect and Analyze Data • Draw Conclusions • Communicate Results

  6. Scientific Method Steps 1-3 Predict Observe Think

  7. Scientific Method Steps 4-6 Classify Compare & Contrast Infer

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