Scientific method

Question 1

Biology

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Study of living things

Question 2

Observation

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Is when something is noticed

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

Is an educated guess based on observations

Question 4

Experiment

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Is designed to test a hypothesis

Question 5

Data

Answer 5

Consists of the measurements, observations or info gathered from experiments

Question 6

Conclusion

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Is a summary of the results of an experiment

Question 7

Theory

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Is a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments

Question 8

Variable

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Is a factor that may change in an experiment

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Control

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A standard against which the actual experiment can be judged

Question 10

Double blind

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

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Limitations to the scientific method

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-Extent of our knowledge
-The basis of investigation
-Interpreting results

Question 12

Ethics

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Refers to whether an issue is right or wrong

Question 13

Experiments are based on:

Answer 13

-Careful planning and design
-Safe procedures
-Establishing a control
-Fair procedures