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Hypothesis An educated guess Scientific method Problem solving procedure Science a process of observing, studying, and thinking about things in the world to gain knowledge Step 1 of the Scientific Method Identify a question to be answered or a problem to be solved Step 2 of the Scientific Method Gather and organize information - research Step 3 of the Scientific Method Make or form a hypothesesis - a possible explanation based on previous knowledge and observation Step 4 of the Scientific Method Test the hypothesis - use an investigation to make observations and collect data Step 5 of the Scientific Method Analyze the results - determine the meaning of the observations and investigation results. Think critically to determine what the data mean. Step 6 of the Scientific Method Draw conclusions about the data collected. Earth Science the study of the Earth and space variable different factors that can change in an experiment independent variable factor that changes in an experiment dependent variable the variable being measured control a standard to which your results can be compoared technology the use of scientific discoveries for practical purposes Scientific theory an explanation or model backed by results obtained from many tests or experiments Scientific law A rule that describes the behavior of something in nature Ethics The study of moral values about what is good or bad Bias Personal opinion