SCIENTIFIC METHOD Flashcards

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proper application of systematic investigation; includes a thorough appropriate experimental design followed by rigorous review by other scientists; designed to be as objective as possible

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scientific method

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carefully controlled test designed to make a discovery or to determine validity of a hypothesis

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experiment

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3
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a testable. plausible explanation for a natural phenomena

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hypothesis

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4
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explanation based on large body of scientific observations, experiments, and reasoning

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theory

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5
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allows investigator to identify gap or look for a workable problem

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finding a propblem

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deals with the collection of all pertinent info essential in the further understanding of the gap

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gathering of relevant data

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7
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forming of a smart proposition which will be confirmed through testing

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formulating a hypothesis

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8
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assessment of the validity of the hypothesis formulated

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testing of hypothesis

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9
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examines data gathered from testing of hypothesis

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analyzing data

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10
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describes the inferences that can be drawn from the obtained info to clearly understand meaning of data

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interpreting data

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gives general statement on the obtained and interpreted information

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conclusion

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