Scientific Method Flashcards

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Scientific Method

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make observations, raise questions, form hypothesis, test hypothesis, analyze data and make conclusions

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Making Observations

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Learn topic, Internet/library searches, speak with experts

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Form Hypothesis

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Help with developing experiment and answer questions, a statement NOT a question, You can prove it false but not right -> you can only support it

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Good Experiment

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Independent and dependent variables, standardized variables, control group, replication and repeatability possible

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Hypothesis

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Educated guess, can only prove false

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Prediction

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If… then… statement, predicts how one variable affects others

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