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The Scientific Method and Experiments

Author: Amanda Soderlind

The Scientific Method

Source: Created by Amanda Soderlind

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Terms to Know
Experiment

A test set up to explain a phenomenon.

Hypothesis

An educated guess or explanation of a phenomenon.

Scientific Method

A series of steps scientists can use as a guideline to solve a problem or examine a phenomenon.

Scientific Theory

An explanation of an observation that has been rigorously tested.

Variable

A factor in an experiment that can be changed or manipulated.