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> The scientific method is the way that scientists organize and track their studies. As they learn and experiment, they use the scientific method. They ask questions about something in the real world. Read about your topic as much as you can. Organize your observations and take notes.
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> After you have made a lot of observations, it is time to set up an experiment. Make a smart guess, or prediction, about what you think will happen. Use all the information you have and your common sense. Scientists call this guess a hypothesis.
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> Experiments should be done more than once. Repeating them will let you know what the usual result will be. It is important to take good notes so you know the result of each experiment.
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> By the time you finish, you will either prove that your guess was right, or you will prove that your guess was wrong. Either result is okay. You are learning how things work!
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1) What system do scientists use to keep track of their studies?
2) What should you start with if you are going to use the scientific method?
3) Should you experiment first, or make observations first?
4) What do scientists call a smart guess?
5) Why should you do all experiments at least two or three times?
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#### 1) What system do scientists use to keep track of their studies?
✔ Answer: The scientific method.
🔹 Explanation: The first sentence of the passage states: *"The scientific method is the way that scientists organize and track their studies."* So, the system they use is the scientific method.
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#### 2) What should you start with if you are going to use the scientific method?
✔ Answer: A question about something in the real world.
🔹 Explanation: The passage says: *"They ask questions about something in the real world."* This is the first step—starting with a question based on observation or curiosity.
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#### 3) Should you experiment first, or make observations first?
✔ Answer: Make observations first.
🔹 Explanation: According to the passage: *"After you have made a lot of observations, it is time to set up an experiment."* This means observations come before the experiment.
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#### 4) What do scientists call a smart guess?
✔ Answer: A hypothesis.
🔹 Explanation: The passage clearly states: *"Make a smart guess, or prediction... Scientists call this guess a hypothesis."*
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#### 5) Why should you do all experiments at least two or three times?
✔ Answer: To find out what the usual result will be (or to ensure reliability).
🔹 Explanation: The passage says: *"Experiments should be done more than once. Repeating them will let you know what the usual result will be."* Repeating experiments helps ensure results are consistent and not due to chance.
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1) The scientific method
2) A question about something in the real world
3) Make observations first
4) A hypothesis
5) To find out what the usual result will be (to ensure reliable results)
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Here is the reading passage and the questions from your worksheet:
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Reading Passage: The Scientific Method
> The scientific method is the way that scientists organize and track their studies. As they learn and experiment, they use the scientific method. They ask questions about something in the real world. Read about your topic as much as you can. Organize your observations and take notes.
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> After you have made a lot of observations, it is time to set up an experiment. Make a smart guess, or prediction, about what you think will happen. Use all the information you have and your common sense. Scientists call this guess a hypothesis.
>
> Experiments should be done more than once. Repeating them will let you know what the usual result will be. It is important to take good notes so you know the result of each experiment.
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> By the time you finish, you will either prove that your guess was right, or you will prove that your guess was wrong. Either result is okay. You are learning how things work!
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Questions:
1) What system do scientists use to keep track of their studies?
2) What should you start with if you are going to use the scientific method?
3) Should you experiment first, or make observations first?
4) What do scientists call a smart guess?
5) Why should you do all experiments at least two or three times?
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Solutions and Explanations:
#### 1) What system do scientists use to keep track of their studies?
✔ Answer: The scientific method.
🔹 Explanation: The first sentence of the passage states: *"The scientific method is the way that scientists organize and track their studies."* So, the system they use is the scientific method.
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#### 2) What should you start with if you are going to use the scientific method?
✔ Answer: A question about something in the real world.
🔹 Explanation: The passage says: *"They ask questions about something in the real world."* This is the first step—starting with a question based on observation or curiosity.
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#### 3) Should you experiment first, or make observations first?
✔ Answer: Make observations first.
🔹 Explanation: According to the passage: *"After you have made a lot of observations, it is time to set up an experiment."* This means observations come before the experiment.
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#### 4) What do scientists call a smart guess?
✔ Answer: A hypothesis.
🔹 Explanation: The passage clearly states: *"Make a smart guess, or prediction... Scientists call this guess a hypothesis."*
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#### 5) Why should you do all experiments at least two or three times?
✔ Answer: To find out what the usual result will be (or to ensure reliability).
🔹 Explanation: The passage says: *"Experiments should be done more than once. Repeating them will let you know what the usual result will be."* Repeating experiments helps ensure results are consistent and not due to chance.
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✔ Final Answers:
1) The scientific method
2) A question about something in the real world
3) Make observations first
4) A hypothesis
5) To find out what the usual result will be (to ensure reliable results)
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