scientific methods Flashcards

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scentific methods

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a series of steps followed to solve problems

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Hypothysis

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an explanation that is based on prior scientific research

or observations and that can be tested

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controlled experiment

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an experiment that tests only 1 factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group with an experimental group

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4
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vaiable

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a factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis

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control group

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a group of subjects closely resembling the treatment group in many demographic variables but not reviving the active medication or factor under study and thereby serving as a comparison group when treatment results are evaluated

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experimental group

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a group of subjects who are exposed to the variable under study

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step 1

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ask a testable question

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step 2

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form a hypothosis

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step 3

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test the hypothosis

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step 4

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analyze the results

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step 5

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draw conclusion

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step 6

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share the results

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13
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meter

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length

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14
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liter

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volume

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15
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gram

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mass

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16
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volume

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3 d area

17
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mass

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matter

18
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density

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matter within

19
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area

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a measure of the size of a surface or a region

20
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celcius

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degrees