Science and engineering Flashcards
1
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Scientific Method
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the way scientist study and learn about the world.
2
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Observation
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sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell.
3
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Qualitative Observation
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Smooth texture
brightly colored
smells bad
4
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quantitative observation
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10 meters
450 milliliters
176 grams
5
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inference
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an explanation of an observation based on prior knowledge
6
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hypothises
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a prediction
7
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variable
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any factor that can be manipulated controlled for or measured in an experiment.
8
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control variable
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what must stay the same in the experiment
9
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cer
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claim
evidence
reasoning
10
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claim
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claim
11
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conclusion
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A written summary of an experiment that uses evidence to prove what we learned.
