Define a hypothesis in the context of the scientific method.

A proposed explanation for an observation that can be tested.

What does it mean for a hypothesis to be 'testable'?

It means an experiment can be designed to determine if the hypothesis is true or false.

The independent variable is what you change, and the dependent variable is what you observe.

The leaves of the plant are a deep green.

Grade 6th Grade · Science · 60 min

I can describe the steps of the scientific method.

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What Are The Steps of the Scientific Method? 🧪🔬 The Scientific Method Explained

3 key concepts

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The first step of a scientific inquiry is to ask a question about something you don't know.
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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation of an observation, and it must be testable.
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In an experiment, the independent variable is the factor you change, while dependent variables are the things you observe.

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