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Scientific Method
  • Scientific Inquiry – Scientists ask questions about what they observe in the natural world.  Inquiry guides research.
  • Theory – A possible explanation of observations and data, which is tested and revised.
  • Experiments – Tests a hypothesis in a controlled setting by changing a variable to see how it effects another variable.
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Scientific Method Steps
  • Question or Problem
  • Research
  • Hypothesis
  • Experiment
  • Analyze data
  • Conclusion
  • Application and Expansion



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Important Terms



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Terms



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Variables
  • Constant/Controlled variable- variable that remains the same in the experiment; doesn’t change
  • Variable- anything can be changed
  • Review the Scientific Method
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Use the Scientific Method to Explain this Diagram
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Laboratory and Field Experiments