Science In Context Flashcards

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What is a theory?

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a well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observation and hypothesis

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What does science rely on?

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facts & evidence (something you can sense, measure/collect, etc.)

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What steps are in the scientific methodology?

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  1. Observation
  2. Ask a question
  3. Hypothesis and tentative answer to the question
  4. Experiment/Collect Data
  5. Analyze data
  6. Conclusion and if hypothesis was not correct revise and retest
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What does bias mean?

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A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific

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What is data?

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information gathered from observation of experimentation

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What is a variable?

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any factor

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What is a controlled experiment?

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experiment where only one variable is tested at a time, and all other variables are controlled

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What is qualitative data?

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color, texture, etc.

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What is quantitative data?

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length, weights, and measurements

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Why is peer review important?

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allows researchers to share ideas, to test, and evaluate each other’s work.

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