chapter 1 scientific method Flashcards
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The steps of the Scientific method (7)
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make observation
ask a question
formulate a hypothosis
design an experiment
perform experiment
interpret data
share results
2
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hypothesis
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potential explanation that is falsifiable and testable
3
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a prediction has 3 parts:
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if hypothesis true
then (y) should happen
when (x) manipulated
4
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a good experiment must have
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Independent variable (X)—what we manipulate or control
Dependent variable (Y)—what we measure
control group
replication
repeatability
5
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Standard Error of the Mean (SE) formula
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SE = SD / square root of number of groups
6
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standard deveation (SD) formula
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SD= (the sum of a number - the mean squared / number of groups - 1) all taken the square root of
