Scientific method Flashcards

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Define Science

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study of the physical, living and material world

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Define Biology

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study of all living things

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list the steps in the scientific method

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observation
hypothesis
experiment
data
conclusion

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Define theory

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a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments

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Principal/law

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arises from a theory that has been shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time

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Experiment

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test for a hypothesis

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Variable

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Factor that may change in an experiment

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list principles of experimentation

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Careful planning and design
ensure the experiment is safe
an experiment must be fair
Design a control experiment

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Control

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provides a comparison/standard to which the actual experiment is judged

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Replicate

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Repeat of an experiment

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Double Blind

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both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving

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Limitations of scientific method

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the extent of our knowledge
basis of investigation
interpreting results
accidental discoveries
changes in natural world

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Ethics

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Relates to whether conduct is right or wrong

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