Scientific Method and Marcos Flashcards

1
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A c_________ g_________ is a necessary component of many science experiments and serves as a c_________ .

A

Control
Group
Constant

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A good conclusion will include the d_________ collected during the e_________ that validates the conclusion.

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data

experiment

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A graph showing extreme growth or extreme decline of an application from the real world.

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Exponential Graph

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A graph that compares data sets at a glimpse.

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Bar Graph

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A graph that displays a period of change over time.

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Linear Graph

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A graph that lets the scientist picture the experiment’s information and data.

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Circle Graph

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A group that is altered by the scientist in order to test the hypothesis.

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Experimental Group

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8
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A hypothesis is an e_________ g_________ that suggests a possible explanation to some phenomenon or event.

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Educated

Guess

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9
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A line that explains the relationship between points through a scatter plot.

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Best fit line

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10
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A statement explaining the observations of natural phenomena.

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Law

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A variable that stays the same during an experiment, unlike the independent and dependent variables.

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Constant variable

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12
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Identify a p_______ or ask a q__________ .

A

Problem

Question

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13
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A______ your results.

A

Analyze

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14
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All the good experiments must have one i_________ v_________ and a t_________ hypothesis.

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Independent
Variable
Testable

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15
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An e_________ g_________ is identical to the c_________ g_________ in every way except for the i_________ v_________ .

A
Educated
Guess
Controlled
Group
Independent
Variable
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16
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An educated guess that is testable.

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Hypothesis

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17
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An experiment that is not changed and is used to compare to the experimental groups.

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Control group

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18
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An explanation of a natural event based on observations and investigation.

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Theory

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19
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C_______ and r______ data.

A

Collect

Record

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20
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C________________ are variables/factors that stay the same in both groups.

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Constants

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21
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Coming to a c_________ as to whether your h_________ is supported/accepted or r_________.

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Conclusion
Hypothesis
Rejected

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22
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Data collected as numbers.

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Quantitative

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23
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Data of what are senses detect.

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Qualitative

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24
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Examine closely, looking for every little detail.

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Analyze

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Factors that the scientist manipulates during an experiment.
Variables
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In a controlled experiment, what 2 groups do you have?
Control & experimental
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Information from observing the experiment.
Data
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Name the 4 macromolecules.
Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipid, Nucleic Acid
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Obtainable facts and information confirming whether a theory is true.
Evidence
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Stating a h_____
Hypothesis
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Test the h_______ by designing a controlled e_______
Hypothesis | Experiment
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The d_________ v_________ is what the scientist/experimenter m_________ and r_________ during an experiment.
dependent variable measure record
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The i_________ v_________ is the ONE factor the scientist/experimenter v_________ or c_________ during an experiment.
independent variable variable constant
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The outcome of the experiment.
Conclusion
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The procedure scientists use to answer a question or solve a problem is known as the __________
Scientific Method
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The ratio of the y-axis and x-axis changes when you move from one point to the next.
Slope
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What are some characteristics of living things?
eat, have a metabolism, grow, reproduce, maintain homeostasis
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What instrument is used to view small details or objects in a lab?
Microscope
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What is the difference between a polymer and a monomer?
Polymer: Marcos Monomer: building blocks for Marcos
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What is the metric unit for length?
meters
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What is the metric unit for mass?
grams
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What is the metric unit for temperature?
Celsius
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What is the metric unit for volume?
liters
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What is the monomer for protein?
amino acids
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What is the monomer for lipids?
fatty acids & glycerol
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What is the polymer for fatty acids and glycerol?
lipids
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What is the polymer of a monosaccharide?
polysaccharide
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What is the polymer of amino acids?
proteins
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What is the SI or Metric System and who uses it?
a universal measuring system that is used by scientists to measure.
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What is the smallest unit that is considered living?
Cells
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What the scientist sees while conducting an experiment.
Observation
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Where the dependent variable is plotted.
Y-axis
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Where the independent variable is plotted.
X-axis
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Which group in an experiment has the Independent variable?
both groups
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Which macromolecule can function as an enzyme?
Proteins
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Which macromolecule is the only one with phosphorous?
Nucleic Acids
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Which macromolecule is used for long term energy?
Lipids
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Which macromolecule is used for short term energy?
Carbohydrates
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Which macromolecule makes DNA and RNA?
Nucleic Acids
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All polymers are made up of
monomers
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Glucose is an example of:
simple carbohydrate
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Lipid tails are:
hydrophobic
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Lipid heads are:
hydrophilic
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Plasma membranes are composed of which the main polymer?
lipid
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Which element is found only in Nucleic Acids, but not in the other macromolecules?
Phosphate
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Which element is found in proteins but not carbohydrates or lipids?
Nitrogen
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Nucleotides are connected together by which type of bond?
hydrogen
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What are SDS sheets?
Chemical safety data.
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of all living things?
ability to move