The Scientific Method .1 Flashcards
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The Scientific Method
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A process of investigation in which problems are identified and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments
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Hypothesis
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An educated guess or possible explanation for an observation
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Experiment
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Designed to test the hypothesis
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Data
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Consists of measurements, information and observations gathered from an experiment
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Theory
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A hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments
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Principle/Law
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Arises from a theory that has been shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time
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Variable
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A factor that may change in an experiment
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Control
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Used to compare to the results of the experiment
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Replicate
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A repeat of an experiment for greater reliability/validity of results
