1.4 Flashcards
1
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Scientific method
A
Standard series of steps used in gaining new knowledge through research
2
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what are the steps to the scientific method(4)
A
1.Observation
2.Hypothesis
3.Experiments and data Collection
4.Conclusion
3
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What is an Observation?
A
Scientists use their senses to gather information about a phenomenon or natural event.
4
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
-A tentative explanation for what we observed
-Developed through inductive reasoning
-Testable
5
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What is Experiments & Data Collection
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6
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What is a test group?
A
Exposed to the experimental variable
7
Q
What is the control group?
A
goes through all aspects of experiment but is not exposed to the experimental variable
8
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Data
A
Results of an experiment
