Scientific Flashcards

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Scientific methods

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Scientific method is an empirical method of knowledge acquisition.

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Hypothesis

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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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Controlled experiment

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an experiment or observation designed to minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable. .

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Variable

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not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.

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Control group

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the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment

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Experimental group

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a group of subjects who are exposed to the variable under study.

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Step 1 of scientific method

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ask a question

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Step 2 of scientific method

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Form a hypothesis.

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Step 3 of scientific method

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conduct a experiment

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Step 4 of scientific method

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report results

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Step 5 of scientific method

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analyze information

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Step 6 of scientific method

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collect data

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Meter

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the fundamental unit of length in the metric system

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Liter

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a metric unit of capacity,

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Gram

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a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

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Volume

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the amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

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Mass

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determines the strength of its mutual gravitational attraction to other bodies.

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Density

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the degree of compactness of a substance.

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Area

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Area is the quantity that expresses the extent of a two-dimensional figure or shape

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Celsius

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is a temperature scale used by the International System of Units.