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scientific method vocab
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6th Grade
12/18/2011

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Purpose
Definition
The reason for doing the experiment (also called the problem or question).
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Research
Definition
To find out as much about the topic before the beginning the experiment
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Hypothesis
Definition
A predition or educated guess as to what may happen during the experiment
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Experiment
Definition
To poform tests aimed at answered the primary question
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Analysis
Definition
To collect and organize the data using charts or graphs before making final conclusion
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Conclusions
Definition
Final remarks by the scientist making inferences about the experiment and attemping to answer the primary question
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I.V. ( Independent Varible)
Definition
The part of the experiment that the scientist changes on purpose
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D.V. (Dependent Varible)
Definition
The part of the experiment that changes as a result  of the Independent Variable
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Constant
Definition
The factors that remain the same during the experiment
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Control Group
(Control)
Definition
A set of experiment designed to be a comparison, or to show what will happen under "normal" circumstances
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Materials
Definition
An accurate list of all equipment, chemicals, and items needed for the experiment
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Observations
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A set of data and measurements recorded during the experiment that contains no inferences
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