AFFLICTION (Scientific method) Flashcards
1
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Independent variable
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A variable that is changed but not dependent on other
2
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Control variable
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something that stays the same
3
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Dependent variable
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A variable that is reliant on the other
4
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Hypothesis
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A proposed explanation with little evidence that needs to be tested.
5
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Experimental group
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the group that is being tested on
6
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theory
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A system of ideas
7
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Steps of the scientific method
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- Define the problem
- Gather information on the topic
- form a hypothesis
- make observations
- Test hypothesis
- Draw conclusions
8
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Reliability/ Validity of an experiment
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Reliable: not necessarily valid, or what is expected but still a result?
Validity: accurate results.
9
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Control group
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The group that does not include the object being tested. (like a benchmark/average).
