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1 Scientific Method Definition: Example:
A logical and organized way to solve a problem Example: Testing the affect of fertilizer on plants

2 Problem Definition: Example:
Some questions about the world and the occurrences in it. Example: How can I get my plants to grow?

3 Research/Background Definition: Example:
Searching, collecting, and studying information from a variety of sources Example: Reading information online, in textbooks about what helps plants grow.

4 Hypothesis Definition: Example:
A statement that can be tested as a possible explanation for a set of observations Example: If I put Miracle Grow on my plants, then they will grow taller

5 Observation Definition: Example: Using the senses to study a problem
Looking at the plants, touching the leaves and soil to notice differences

6 Experiment Definition: Example:
A test for the hypothesis performed under controlled conditions Example: 10 plants set up with fertilizer in 5 plants and no fertilizer on the other 5 plants

7 Independent Variable Definition: Example:
The one and only factor that is changed or varied by the experimenter in an experiment (What “I” the scientist change) Example: In testing how fertilizer will affect the growth of plants, the fertilizer is the independent variable.

8 Dependent Variable Definition: Example:
The factor that responds or depends upon the independent variable (can be many) What is being measured or observed. Example: When fertilizer is used, the plant will grow higher (dependent variable)

9 Control Definition: Example:
The factor that is used as a standard to which everything is compared Example: The plants without fertilizer

10 Constants Definition: Example:
The factors that remain the same during the experiment Example: Same amount of sunlight, water, soil, and temperature for all plants

11 Repeated Trials Definition: Example:
Performing the experiment numerous times or having many trial runs to vary results Example: Testing the fertilizer on plants multiple times

12 Data Collection Analysis
Definition: Accurate recording of data in an organized manner (may include tables, graphs, etc.) Example: Create a chart to record the height of the plant after 1 month

13 Analysis & Conclusion Definition: Example:
An interpretation and summary of the results of an experiment based on the collected data Example: Since the plants with the fertilizer grew 4 inches taller than the plants without, the fertilizer helped the plants grow.


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