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Chapter 1 - "Scientific Method" Flashcards

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1st step of scientific method

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recognition of a problem

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2nd step of scientific method

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collection of information needed related to the problem

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3rd step of scientific method

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making a hypothesis

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4th step of scientific method

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testing the hypothesis

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5th step of scientific method

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collection and analysis of data from experiment

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6th step of scientific method

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make a conclusion

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observation

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information gathered using the senses or instruments that enhance the senses

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hypothesis

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a possible explanation/solution to a problem

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experiments must be designed so that the results

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support or disprove the hypothesis

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control test

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an experiment conducted using standard conditions

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experimental test

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an experiment conducted with one variable changed

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independent variable

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the factor being investigated/manipulated

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the independent variable can be called

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the experimental or manipulated variable

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dependent variable

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the factor that changes due to the independent variable changing

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the dependent variable can be called

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the responding variable

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controlled variables

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the factors that are kept the same in the experiment

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a good hypothesis

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is a definite statement
is short
has a single idea that can be tested
usually links dependent and independent variables
must be able to be tested
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fair test

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an experiment involving an experimental group and an appropriate control group

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data

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information collected from an experiment

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qualitative data

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data involving numbers or measurement

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quantitative data

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data involving no numbers or direct observation

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where is each variable plotted?

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the independent variable is usually plotted on the x-axis

the dependent variable is usually plotted on the y-axis

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3 types of graphs

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Line Graphs
Bar and Column Graphs
Histograms

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when are line graphs used?

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