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| the variable that is expected to change in response to the manipulated variable |
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| a possible explanation for a set of observation or an answer to a scientific question |
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| the variable that scientist change |
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| using all five senses to gather information |
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| a way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning |
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| involves a series of steps that are used to investicate a natural occurrence |
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| a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions |
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| a well-tested idea that explains and connects a wide range of observations |
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| an element that is able to change or adapt in an experiment |
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| accurately measure the volume of liquid or an object |
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| used to measure stuff onger thatn 12 inches |
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| to accurately time something |
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| to find the temperature of something |
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| to find the weight and mass of an object |
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| What is the first thing you should do to conduct an experiment safely? |
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| follow the teachers directions and if you have q question ask |
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| all of the land masses on the earthwere connected together at one time |
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| knocking on wood will prevent something bad from happening |
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| the earth's gravitational pull |
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| "step ona crack and break your mother's back" |
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| When designing an experiment what is the first think you need to do? |
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| find your problem/question |
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| What characteristic must be true of a good hypothesis? |
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| it ahs to be an "if,then" statement |
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| The many ways that scientists study the natural world is called |
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Examples:
1. Force-mass x acceleration
2. Earth's gravitational pull
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| Plate tectonics- all of the landmasses on the earth were connected together at one time. The supercontinent was called Pagaea. |
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| Any belief, based on fear or ignorance, that is inconsistent with the known laws of science. Some people believe it is true and rational, but it isn't. |
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| What is the series of steps that are used to investigate a natural occurrence |
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1. problem/question
2. observation/research
3. formulate a hypothesis
4. experiment
5. collect and analyze results
6. conclusion
7. communicate the results |
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| develop a question or _______ that cabn abe solved through experimentation |
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| Make _______ and research your topic of interest. |
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| Pedict a possible answer to the problem or question |
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| develope and follow a procedure |
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| Modify the procedure if needed confirm the results by retesting. |
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| A statement that accepts or rejects the hypothesis |
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| The dependent, or responding variable, is the factor that _________ as a result of changes made in the independent vaiable. |
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| Observations usually lead to ________ |
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| Which term involves using one or more of the five senses to gather information |
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| A term fo rthe many ways in which scientists study the world areound them is____ |
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| Alternative name for manipulated variable |
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| Alternative name for responding variable |
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| An investigation in which all variables except one remain constatn is called a ___________ |
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| The system of measurement scientists use is called the _________________ |
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| International system of units |
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| A model that imitates a real-world situation is call a(n) |
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| Most modern scientific equipment is connected to ________ which allow scientists to record, store, and analyze data. |
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| four main branches of science |
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| earth, science, physical science, life science |
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| a logical interpretation based on obervations or prior knowledge is a(n) __________ |
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| a way of learining about he natural world through observations and logical reasoning is ______ |
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| The variable that is expected to change during an experiment is the __________ |
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