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Scientific Method
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Science
6th Grade
10/01/2014

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Control
Definition
An object that is used as a basis of comparison.
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Procedures
Definition
A description of the steps that need to be followed in order to complete a task.
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Conclusion
Definition
A summary of an event, or experiment, that explains what occurred.
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Scientific Method
Definition
The process used to solve problems and answer questions.
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Dependent Variable
Definition
The variable that is observed in an experiment to measure a change.
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Independent Variable
Definition
The variable that is changed in an experiment to test if there will be a change.
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Hypothesis
Definition
An educated prediction about the results of an experiment based on what you infer. Done before experimentation.
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Constant Variables
Definition
Variables in an experiment that do not change.
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Analyze
Definition
An examination of only the facts. Do not attempt to explain them.
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Data
Definition
The information that is collected during the experiment through observation.
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Qualitative
Definition
An observation that is based on the characteristics of an object or event.
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Quantitative
Definition
An observation that is based on mathematical characteristics only.
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Theory
Definition
An description of why/how things or events happen that is supported by substantial evidence. It is accepted as fact, until it changes.
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Law
Definition
A principle that is universally accepted and explains why things happen.
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