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Science
7th Grade
10/13/2010

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What is the definition of the Scientific method?
Definition
A series of steps followed to solve problems.
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What are the steps in the scientific method?
Definition
1. State the problem/ask a question
2. Gather information
3. Form a hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Organize your data
6. State the conclusion
7. Report you results
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What is a control?
Definition
A control is something that stays the same in a experiment.
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What is a variable?
Definition
The thing you change.
Term
What is the difference between the independent and dependent variable?
Definition
One is the the thing "I" change and the other is the results.
Term
How do you write a hypothesis?
Definition
Use "If" and "Then"
Term
Why is it important to have controls in an experiment?
Definition
Because if you didn't you wouldn't know what made the difference.
Term
When performing an experiment, how many variables should you have and why?
Definition
1 because if you change more than one thing then you don't know what made the difference
Term
What unit is length measured in?
Definition
cm (centimeters)
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What is length?
Definition
How long a thing is.
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What unit is volume measured in?
Definition
cm
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