Scientific method 31/8/24 Flashcards

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observation

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the taking in of the world around us

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hypothesis

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educated guess based on an observation

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step 3

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design a controlled experiment

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collect and interpret data

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the results of observation

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form a conclusion

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an explanation of the results

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step 6

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compare conclusion to existing ones

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step 8

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devolopment of theory & law

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design a controlled experiment

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a test to determine the validity of an hypothesis

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law

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a scietific fact explaining an aspect of the natural world

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theory

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an explanation on an important aspect of nature backed by results gathered over time

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