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A series of steps followed to solve problems and test hypotheses.
A variable that changes BECAUSE something else was changed.
It goes on the y axis of a graph.
An educated guess that can be tested. This is always written as an
“IF - THEN” statement.
The experimental variable. This is the variable that “ I ” change. It is found on the x axis of a graph.
Something that CAN be changed during an experiment.
Anything that DOES NOT change during an experiment.
(It stays the same the whole time)
A group that DOES NOT receive the independent variable being studied.

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A group that DOES receive the independent variable being studied.
Step 1 of 7 of the Scientific Method
Use your five senses to record information about the world around you. Pay attention to any patterns you see. Take note of any unusual things as well.
Step 2 of 7 of the Scientific Method
Find a trend or pattern in nature.
Ask yourself what would happen if something about it were changed.
Step 3 of 7 of the Scientific Method
Write an “if – then” statement that clearly makes a guess at what would happen in an experiment.
Step 4 of 7 of the Scientific Method
Hold all variables constant except the independent. An experiment must be repeated for accuracy.
Step 5 of 7 of the Scientific Method
Compare the data and look for trends and relationships. Make graphs to clearly show the results.

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Step 6 of 7 of the Scientific Method
Go back to your hypothesis. Do you accept it as correct or do the facts not support your guess to be true?
Though it will be tempting, NEVER change your hypothesis.
Step 7 of 7 of the Scientific Method
Communicate your findings. Use your voice, the internet, or print to tell others what you learned.
Used to compare categories or individual sets of data. ex) number of calories for each menu item at McDonald’s
Used to compare rates of change.
(Anything that changes over time) ex) temperatures, stocks prices, speed, acceleration
Used to compare percentages. A pie graph always equals 100%. Each slice represents a portion of the whole. ex) population studies, a budget