1. Scientific Method
Vocabulary

2. predict
To tell what you think will happen in the future based on what you have observed in the present or past

3. hypothesis
An idea about or explanation of how or why something happens
An educated guess

4. observe
To look at the world using all our senses

5. data
Information obtained and recorded from observations

6. record
To write down your observations

7. classify
To group together according to common characteristics

8. analyze
To consider your observations to form a hypothesis

9. infer
To arrive at a n opinion or hypothesis by reasoning

10. conclusion
A statement summing up what you have learned

11. theory
A hypothesis supported by a lot of evidence

12. scientific laws
Theories which have been repeatedly tested and found to be true

13. Control
The constant in an experiment. It does not change

14. Scientific Method Notes
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Scientific Method Notes
What is the scientific method?
The scientific method is an objective step-by-step way of looking at natural events. When anyone has a question about the world around them, they can use these methods and procedures to explain and answer that question. The scientific method can also be used to prove (or disprove) the statements of another scientist or person. The process requires observable evidence and data. 
Why was the scientific method developed?
The scientific method was developed to help scientists organize the process of solving problems and conducting experiments.
You need to be able to answer these questions in your own words for the quiz.

15. You need to be able to put these in order on the quiz!
Identify a problem or ask a question.
Do background research
Develop a hypothesis that offers an answer to the question.
Test your hypothesis by doing an experiment.
Record your results and analyze your data.
Report your results. Share what you learned and what you might test next.