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Scientific Method
test review
Question | Answer |
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Problem identified that could be researched further. | Question |
clear directions or steps for the investigation. | Procedure |
Educated guess | Hypothesis |
identify and list equipment needed. | Materials |
graph, chart or diagram. | Results |
once data examined a scientist can explain why they think things have occurred. | Conclusion |
The variable that is deliberately changed in the experiment. | Independent variable |
The object being measured. The outcome or data | Dependent variable |
The standard for comparison. | Controlled variable |
The part of the experiment that stays the same. | Constants: |
What is the equation for density? | D=M/V |
What are the six steps to solving a scientific problem? | 1. Identify the problem. 2. Collect information. 3. Form hypothesis. 4. Test hypothesis by experiment. 5. Accept or reject hypothesis. 6. Conclusion (results). |