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The document outlines the scientific process which includes making observations and recording data to form a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through experimentation, and using the results to develop theories that can explain all current observations and be supported by scientific evidence. It provides examples of the scientific process, parts of an experiment including independent, dependent, and constant variables, and examples of scientific theories like the theory of gravity and evolution.

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Variables

The document outlines the scientific process which includes making observations and recording data to form a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through experimentation, and using the results to develop theories that can explain all current observations and be supported by scientific evidence. It provides examples of the scientific process, parts of an experiment including independent, dependent, and constant variables, and examples of scientific theories like the theory of gravity and evolution.

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1.

3 Scientific ThinkingBell
andwork
Processes

Look around the room and make two


observations.
1.3 Scientific Thinking and Processes

KEY CONCEPT
Science is a way of thinking, questioning, and
gathering evidence.
1.3 Scientific Thinking and Processes

Scientific Process:
1. Scientists make observations.
2. Scientists record observations as data.
3. Scientists form a hypothesis – an educated guess to
explain data
4. Scientists test their hypotheses in an experiment to
see if they were right
1.3 Scientific Thinking and Processes

• Parts of an experiment:
– Independent variables are changed by the scientist
– Dependent variables are measured by the scientist
– Constants are conditions the scientist keeps the
same.

– Data are recorded


observations.
1.3 Scientific Thinking and Processes

A theory explains all current observations.


• A theory is supported by a wide range of scientific
evidence.
• Theories can change based on new evidence.

Examples of scientific theories:


• Theory of Gravity
• Theory of Evolution
• Cell Theory
1.3 Scientific Thinking Closing
and Processes
To test the affect of sunlight on plant growth, Mr.
Spalding placed one tomato plant in a sunny spot and
another tomato plant in the dark. He gave each plant
the same soil and amount of water. After one week,
he measured the height of each plant.

For the experiment above, identify the:


1.Constants
2.Independent variable
3.Dependent variable

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