Measurement And Scientific Method Flashcards

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Definition of accurate

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Close measurement and correct

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Definition of precise

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Similar or close

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Both

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Correct and similar and close measurements

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Measuring accuracy out should measure to the

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Smallest number of ml

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1st step for scientific method

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Ask/observations

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2 step for scientific method

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Hypothesis

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3rd step to scientific method

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Prediction

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4th step to scientific method

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Test hypothesis / design experiment

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5th step to scientific method

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Analyze results

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6th step to scientific method

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Conclusions

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7th step to scientific method

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Communicate

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Definition of dependent variable

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Data/observed during experiment

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Independent variable

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What is being tested

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14
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Constants

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What stays the same

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Control group

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No I.V

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Experimental group

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With I.V

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What does I.V mean

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Independent variable

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To answer hypothesis use what statement

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If and then statement

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Question/problem

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Saying the problem in method

20
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To convert Mg to grams

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Put the decimal to the smallest number

21
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Definition of prediction

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Statement of what will happen

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Definition of inference

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Logical explanation of an observation

23
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Define observation

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Senses to gather information

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Definition of analyze

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Organize data

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Definition of conclusion

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Whether data does or doesn’t support hypothesis

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Communicate results

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Write in Journal/information on internet/speak at science conferences