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Introduction To Science
Scientific Method and Experimental Design
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Science
8th Grade
11/16/2011

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Inference
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A statement made based on a collection of facts about something that cannot be directly observed
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Direct Observation
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Observation made using the scientists senses (sight, smell, touch, taste)
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Independent variable
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The part of the experiment that the scientist changes
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Dependent variable
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The part of the experiment that responds to the independent variable; the value that the scientist is measuring
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Control group
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The group of specimen that does not receive the experimental treatment; the group that the experimental group is compared to.
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Experimental group
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The group that receives the treatment set up by the experiment. They receive the independent variable.
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Variable
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Something that changes through the experiment, either by the experimenter or by reacting to another variable.
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Hypothesis
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Educated guess
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Asking a question
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Gathering information
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Form a hypothesis
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Create an experiment
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Collect data
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Analyze results
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Draw a conclusion and share with others
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