Scientific Method Flashcards
1
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scientific method
A
it is a way for scientists to organize themselves
2
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What are the main reasons we use scientific method?
A
to solve problems, to ensure our data is correct, and to search for an answer in an orderly way
3
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hypothesis
A
it is an idea, a way to get to an answer
4
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data
A
information you or someone else has gathered from a source
5
Q
conclusion
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it needs to state whether you hypothesis was correct or incorrect
6
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What are the steps to a scientific method?
A
state the problem, gather data on the problem, form a hypothesis, perform experiments, record and analyze data, state a conclusion, and repeat your work
