MPI U1 Basic Information Flashcards

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1
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knowledge or information based on real occurrences

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Facts

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2
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well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations

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theory

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3
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set in stone, statement that describes some aspect of a phenomenon that is always true

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law

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4
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reaching conclusions deductions, or judgements that seems to be logical

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inference

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5
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an educated guess (always a statement)

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hypothesis

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6
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quantitative or qualitative

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Observations/data

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7
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Science is both..

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  1. A body of knowledge (what you know)

2. A way of knowing about unusual happenings around us are called phenomena

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8
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The technique for scientific inquiry is known as…

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scientific method

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9
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Define or state the problem

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issue in need of solving

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10
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Get information

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Research

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11
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test your hypothesis

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Set up a controlled experiment.

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12
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Organize the data, Look over, Write up

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Analysis

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13
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Yes, my hypothesis was right…

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Conclusion

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14
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share your findings.

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Publish

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15
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logical, organized method of study through which scientists establish principles and acquire knowledge about the natural world.

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scientific method

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16
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experiments should have…

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1 independent variable
control
large sample size

17
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prove or disprove prediction of hypothesis.

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Controlled experiment

18
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Microscopic image appear as well as…

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Flipped and Backwards

19
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Moving The Slide

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Oppisite

20
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mm-Mm

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1mm=1000Mm