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An orderly plan that scientists use.
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The problem/question written in the form of a question.
Example: Will the flowers grow better with Flower Power fertilizer?
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Using your 5 senses to make observations.
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What you want to find out in the experiment. Written as a statement.
Example: Flowers grow better with Flower Power Fertilizer.
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Read books, talk with an expert, use the Internet for information pertaining to your question/problem.
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A possible answer to your question/problem. Also called an "Educated Guess."
Example: If we use Flower Power Fertlizer, then the flowers will grow better.
Example: Flowers grow better with Flower Power Fertilizer.
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An experiment with many trials, many controls, and one manipulated variable.
A way to test the hypothesis.
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The things in an experiment that do not change.
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The one thing that gets changed in an experiment so the scientist can get reliable results. Also called the "Manipulated Variable."
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The number of times an experiment is done.
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The information collected during an experiment.
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The outcome of your experiment presented in tables or graphs to show what was discovered or learned.
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Was your hypothesis correct or incorrect? Designing a new hypothesis if necessary.
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Written or oral information that you share with others about your discovery.
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