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reads to learn about the problem |
before beginning an experiment, a scientist usually__________. |
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control |
the part of the experiment that does not change the variable being tested is called the________________. |
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experiment |
a scientific test designed to giveinformation under carefully controlled consitions called a(n)________________. |
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hypothesis |
the predicted answer to a probelm or question is called a(n)__________________. |
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variable |
any condition that can be changed is called a(n)________________. |
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the data |
the measurements and information that a scientist gets from an experiment are called_______________. |
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question |
to set up a good experiment, there must be a clear______________. |
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making observations |
A skill developed by performing laboratory investigations is ________________. |
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procedure |
the way in which an experiment is done is called the ____________________. |
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problem |
the first step in an experiment is to state (in question form) clearly the_____________ |
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an observation |
an organized approach to problemsolving isknown as |
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collect information |
a scientist performs an experiment in order to |
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report conclusions to other scientists |
after a first experiment to solve a problem, a scientistmost likely will |
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3 |
the number of variables being tested in an experiment should be |
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know that a problem exists |
the first thing that needs to be done before a problem can besloved is to |
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forming a hypothesis |
when a scientist predicts answer, he/she is |