Scientific Flashcards
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Scientific methods
Scientific method is an empirical method of knowledge acquisition.
Hypothesis
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Controlled experiment
an experiment or observation designed to minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable. .
Variable
not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
Control group
the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment
Experimental group
a group of subjects who are exposed to the variable under study.
Step 1 of scientific method
ask a question
Step 2 of scientific method
Form a hypothesis.
Step 3 of scientific method
conduct a experiment
Step 4 of scientific method
report results
Step 5 of scientific method
analyze information
Step 6 of scientific method
collect data
Meter
the fundamental unit of length in the metric system
Liter
a metric unit of capacity,
Gram
a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.