Scientific Process
Terms
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- The use of tools and equipment to conduct an experiment in an outdoor setting.
- field investigation
- Object or group of objects serving as a standard of comparison for testing the results of a scientific experiment.
- control
- Using the five senses to find out about objects and events.
- observing
- Explain an observation or set of observations.
- infer
- A statement of an idea that can be tested experimentally: states what you intend to prove or disprove.
- hypothesis
- Conditions that can change an investigation to affect the outcome.
- variables
- A scientific tool used for closely observing small objects.
- microscope
- Grouping things according to similarities and differences.
- classifying
- A final opinion reached by experimentation.
- conclusion
- A test or trial carried out under controlled conditions in order to discover an unknown effect: the process of testing.
- experiment
- Using the written and spoken word, graphs, drawings, diagrams, maps, or tables to transmit information and ideas to others.
- communication