scientific methods Flashcards

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Scientific methods

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a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.

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Hypothesis

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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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Controlled experiment

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A scientific control is an experiment or observation designed to minimize the effects of variables other than the independent variable

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Variable

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not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.

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Control group

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The control group is defined as the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment

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Experimental group

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is a group that receives a treatment in an experiment

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Step 1 of scientific method

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ask a question

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Step 2 of scientific method

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make a hypothesis

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Step 3 of scientific method

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conduct an experiment

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Step 4 of scientific method

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collect data

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Step 5 of scientific method

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analyze info

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Step 6 of scientific method

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report results

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Meter

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unit of measurement

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liter

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liquid measurment

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Gram

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a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

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Volume

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he amount of space that a substance or object occupies

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Mass

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Mass is both a property of a physical body and a measure of its resistance to acceleration

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Density

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the degree of compactness of a substance.

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Area

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space inside figure

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celsius

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is a temperature scale used by the International System of Units.