Scientific Method Flashcards

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

A

Observation is based on fact, Inference is based on assumption

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2
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What must a hypothesis be?

A

testable

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3
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What is the part of the experiment that is changed?

A

Independent variable

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4
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What is the result of the experiment?

A

Dependent variable

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5
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How many independent variables should there be?

A

One

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6
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What should all independent variables be?

A

measurable or comparable

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7
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What is the experiment without the independent variable?

A

control

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8
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What is anything that does not change in an experiment?

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constant

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9
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What does DRY stand for?

A

Dependent, Result, Y-axis

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10
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What does MIX stand for?

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Manipulated, Independent, X-axis

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11
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What are three ways to reduce bias?

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  1. repeat the experiment
  2. have someone else repeat the experiment
  3. larger sample size
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12
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How is data organized?

A

tables and graphs

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13
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From analyzing the data, what are we able to do?

A

Make a conclusion

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