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| Scientific method | the steps used to solve problems in science: state the problem, research and observation, hypothesis, investigation or experiment, data collection, conclusion |
| hypothesis | a proposed explanation for a scientific question or problem |
| data | measurements and observations collected and recorded during an investigation or experiment |
| observation | the process of examining closely with attention to detail in order to gather data during an investigation or experiment |
| experiment | a formal investigation in which a scientist attempts to test a hypothesis |
| variable | something that can change. |
| model | a smaller or simpler versions of something. By studying models, people can learn a lot about how real things work |
| conclusions | explanations that scientist come up with after they perform an investigation or experiment |
| research | information that a scientist collects from resources such as books, the Internet and other scientist |
| procedure | carefully designed steps used to perform an investigation or experiment |
| scientific problem | A question that can be tested with an investigation or experiment |
| investigation | an observations to discover concepts |