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Scientific Method

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Inference   show
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show Act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.  
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Hypothesis   show
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Variables   show
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Independent Variable   show
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Dependent Variable   show
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Scientific Theory   show
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show A variable that remains the same throughout an experiment.  
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Sample Size   show
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Replication   show
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show Developed after carrying out an experiment using data and analyzing results.  
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Control Group   show
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show Scientific process requiring the scientist to seek an answer to a question.  
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show Investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from these investigations.  
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Technology   show
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show Observations that are made using your senses.  
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show Observations that are made using rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers.  
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Scientific Law   show
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Experimental Group   show
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show Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.  
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show Describes a branch of science in which matter and energy are studied.  
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show Statement of what will happen in a sequence of events.  
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show Spoken or written summary of observations.  
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show Interpretation of observations.  
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show Internationally accepted system for measurement.  
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Significant Digits   show
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Potential   show
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Gram   show
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show The base unit for volume.  
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show The base unit for length.  
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show The metric unit for temperature.  
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