Chapter 1: The Scientific Method
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Scientific Method | a logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem |
| Steps of Scientific Method | making observations, testing hypotheses, and developing theories |
| observation | use your senses to obtain information |
| hypothesis | a proposed explanation for an observation |
| experiment | a procedure that is used to test a hypothesis |
| manipulated variable | variable that you change during an experiment |
| responding variable | variable that is observed during the experiment |
| theory | a well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations |
| scientific law | a concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations and experiments |
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