Scientific method 31/8/24 Flashcards
1
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observation
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the taking in of the world around us
2
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hypothesis
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educated guess based on an observation
3
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step 3
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design a controlled experiment
4
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collect and interpret data
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the results of observation
5
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form a conclusion
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an explanation of the results
6
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step 6
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compare conclusion to existing ones
7
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step 8
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devolopment of theory & law
8
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design a controlled experiment
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a test to determine the validity of an hypothesis
9
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law
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a scietific fact explaining an aspect of the natural world
10
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theory
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an explanation on an important aspect of nature backed by results gathered over time
