Scientific method Flashcards

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IV, DV and CV

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Independent Variable (change), Dependent Variable (measure), Contolled Variable (same)

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PPE

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Safety glasses, Lab coats, Gloves, Shoes

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Structure of Scientific report

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Title, Aim, Hypothesis, Materials, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

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Heading

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short description, not too long

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Aim

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purpose of an experiment, brief/concise, to determine/to investigate

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Hypothesis

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Educated guess, Iv and DV, it is predicted

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Materials

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Materials needed in experiment

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Method

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numbered steps, sequential, use diagrams to refer, past tense, CV, amount/quantity, safety assessment

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Results

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table/graph, clearly ruled, IV on x-axis

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Discussion

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analyze/interpret, experimental errors (procedural and equipment), area for improvement, no personal pronouns

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Conclusion

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brief summary of findings, past tense, restate purpose, summarize the data, state whether hypothesis supported or rejected

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Graphs

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Line, Bar graph

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personal pronouns?

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NO

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