🩵 Chapter 1: Scientific Method Flashcards

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Steps of Scientific Method

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1- Observe/ Ask Questions
2- Research
3- Hypothesis
4- Experiment
5- Analyze
6- Conclusion
7- Report

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Theory

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proposed explanation that can be supported with evidence

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Hypothesis

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testable prediction based on a theory

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Operational

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detailed description of how you’ll measure the variable of interest

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Population

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entire group of interest

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Sample

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subset of the population

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Representative Sample

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a sample that reflects the characteristics of a population

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Random Selection

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subset of a population chosen at random

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