Chapter 1.2 Scientific Method

Question 1

Scientific method

Answer 1

is an approach to acquiring knowledge that involves formulating specific questions then systematically finding answers

Question 2

Step 1 of scientific method

Answer 2

Observe behavior or other phenomena, Casual or informal obersvations. Inductive reasoning or induction

Question 3

Induction or inductive reasoning

Answer 3

Using a small set of specific observations as the basis for forming a general statement. All green apples that i have tried were sour so that all green apples are sour.

Question 4

Step 2 of scientific method

Answer 4

Form a hypothesis. Generate a hypothesis from possible variables.

Question 5

variable

Answer 5

characteristics or conditions that change or have a different value for different individuals

Question 6

Hypothesis

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It is a statement that describes or explains a relationship between variables.

Question 7

Step 3 scientific method

Answer 7

Use your hypothesis to generate a testable prediction. Using deduction or deductive reasoning

Question 8

Deduction or deductive reasoning

Answer 8

Uses general statements as the basis of reaching a conclusion about specific expamples.

Question 9

Step 4 of scientific method

Answer 9

evaluate the prediction by making systematic, planned observations. Data collection. Recording. Empirical planned observations.

Question 10

Step 5 of scientific method

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Use the observations to support, refute, or refine the original hypothesis. Comparing the observations with prediction.

Question 11

Science vs. Pseudoscience

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Lacking of some key components that are essantial. Primary dictinction is the based on the notion of testable and refutable hypothesis. Science demands objective and unbiased evaluation. Science actively test and challenges its own theories and adapts them. Science is grounded in past science.