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Details Title: Scientific Method Description: 6th grade Total Flash Cards: 14 Created: 09/14/2004 21:23:33	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Scientific Method Step 1 Definition Define the problem. or State the question. Term Scientific Method Step 2 Definition Gather Information. Research the problem. Term Scientific Method Step 3 Definition Make a hypothesis. or Take your best guess what will happen. Term Scientific Method Step 4 Definition Create and start your experiment. Term Scientific Method Step 5 Definition Make observations. Term Scientific Method Step 6 Definition Record and analyze your data. Term Scientific Method Step 7 Definition Draw your conclusion. Term constant Definition Variables that always stay the same throughout the experiment. Term independent variable Definition The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment. Term Dependent Variable Definition The outcome or result of an experiment. Examples: How much the plants grew when fertilized. How fast the car went with the improved tires. Term Control Definition A standard used to compare results. Example: The plant watered with pure water. Term Hypothesis Definition Best Guess. Term Classification Definition Identifying items with common features or characteristics. Term Experiment Data Definition Factual information gathered based upon observations recorded during an experiment.