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Scientific method
scientific method
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5th Grade
10/01/2012

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Term
hypothesis
Definition
A educated guess about the solution to a problem.
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experiment
Definition
The organized process used to test a hypothesis.
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conclusion
Definition
The judgment based on on the results of an experiment.
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observation
Definition
The process of obtaining information by using your senses.
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Data
Definition
The observations and measurements recording during an experiment.
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qualitative
Definition
Observations that describe the qualities or characteristics of something.
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quantitative
Definition
Observations based on data, can be expressed using numbers such as length, mass, temperature, distance, and time.
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variable
Definition
The factor that changes an experiment. You should only test one of these a time.
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