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  1. scientific method
    a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  2. evaluate
    evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  3. experimentation
    the testing of an idea
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  4. overview
    a general summary of a subject
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  5. predictable
    capable of being foretold
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  6. scientific
    conforming with the principles or methods used in science
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  7. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  8. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
    Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature.
  9. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  10. hypothesis
    a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  11. execute
    put in effect
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  12. in other words
    otherwise stated
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  13. focus
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  14. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  15. relationship
    a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness)
    Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature.
  16. construct
    make by combining materials and parts
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  17. design
    the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  18. vary
    become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  19. professional
    of or relating to or suitable as a profession
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  20. experiment
    the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  21. observation
    the act of observing; taking a patient look
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  22. cause
    events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
    Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature.
  23. project
    a planned undertaking
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  24. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  25. question
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  26. science
    ability to produce solutions in some problem domain
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  27. search
    search or seek
    Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature.
  28. just as
    at the same time as
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  29. used to
    in the habit
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  30. fair
    free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  31. change
    become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  32. effect
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature.
  33. nature
    the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.
    Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature.
  34. used
    previously used or owned by another
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  35. use
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
    Scientists use the scientific method to search for cause and effect relationships in nature.
  36. help
    give help or assistance; be of service
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  37. words
    language that is spoken or written
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  38. answer
    a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
    Overview of the Scientific Method

    The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
  39. word
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  40. just
    and nothing more
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen
  41. way
    how something is done or how it happens
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  42. other
    not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
    In other words, they design an experiment so that changes to one item cause something else to vary in a predictable way.
  43. will
    the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
    Just as it does for a professional scientist, the scientific method will help you to focus your science fair project question, construct a hypothesis, design, execute, and evaluate your experimen