scientific investigation

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plan for asking questions and testing possible answers

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scientific investigation

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act of noting & recording an event, characteristic behavior

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observation

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method of reasoning; logical procedure for choosing an answer to a question

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scientific method

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conclusion about an observation

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inference

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expressed in numbers, records if time, temperature, mass, distance & vol.

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quantitative observation

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includes descriptions of sight, sound, smell & texture

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qualitative observation

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predicts the results expected from a research study

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hypothesis

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explanation supported by results of many experiments

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theory

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describes behavior of something in nature

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scientific law

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one factor can change in an experiment

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independent variable

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factor or outcome that will be measured in an experiment

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dependent variable

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a group use for comparison

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control group

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group exposed to the factor being tested

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experimental group

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factors in experiment that stay the same

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constants

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ability to analyze & evaluate data & conclusion; looks for inconsistencies

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critical mindedness/ thinking

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free from all personal bias; considers all evidences available; consider pros & cons

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objectivity

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recognize the restrictions; justified by available resources

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suspended judgement

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willingness to change one’s mind of new evidence; considers other possible options

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open-mindedness

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ask for questions; who, where, when & how

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curiosity

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waits for results of experiments to accomplish

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patience

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works on experiments that may not be successful right away

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perserverance

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consider earlier studies as basis for their experiments

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accepting authority

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state things w/ some degree of uncertainty is indeed the results of an investigation aren’t conclusive

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truthfulness

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accepts views & opinions; admits error

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humility

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ability to consider several alternative approach

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inventiveness