Chapter 1.2 Paths to Discovery: Scientific Methods Flashcards
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What is an observation?
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The use of sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell to gather information.
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What is the scientific method
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The guide to scientific problem solving.
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What is a measurement?
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The comparison of some aspect of an object with a standard unit.
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What is a hypothesis?
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A possible explanation or solution to a problem.
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What is an experiment?
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A scientific procedure carried out under certain guidelines.
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What is a variable?
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A factor in an experiment that can be changed.
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What are the steps of the scientific method.
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- State a problem
- Gather information
- Form a hypothesis
- Test the hypothesis
- State a conclusion.
