Chapter 1:Scientific Method Flashcards

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Scientific method

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process of investigation in which problems are identified and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments and analyzing results

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Hypothesis

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an educated guess based on an observation

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Where are scientific discoveries published?

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scientific journals

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Theory

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is a hypothesis that has been supported by different experiments

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Principle/Law

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Theory shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time

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Variable

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a factor that may change in an experiment

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What effects the fairness of the experiments?

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Sample size
Random selection
Replication of experiments
Double blind testing

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Limitations of the Scientific Method

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Extent of out Knowledge
Basis of Investigation
Interpreting results
Accidental Discoveries

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Ethical Issues

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Animals in Testing
Embryo’s in research
gmo’s

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