Scientific Method Flashcards
1
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Scientific Method
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make observations, raise questions, form hypothesis, test hypothesis, analyze data and make conclusions
2
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Making Observations
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Learn topic, Internet/library searches, speak with experts
3
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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